New Orleans Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

In recent years, as people have become more environmentally conscious, there has been an increase in bicycle traffic on the roads. In response, there have many public service campaigns asking people to share the road with bicyclists and take extra safety precautions when bicyclists are in the area. A Louisiana case perfectly illustrates the dangers that are present for those trying to protect the environment by using bicycles for transportation when an accident caused such severe injuries to a woman that she spent several days in intensive care.

As there were no eye witnesses to the accident, the details are still murky. In mid-April, a 54-year-old woman on a bicycle was struck by a car. The victim claims she was not on the road at the time, but the driver of the car contradicts these claims. The daughter of the victim was originally told the accident was a hit-and-run, but later learned that the driver that struck her mother had been given a ticket.

Traveling on a motorcycle is often dangerous. Most motorcyclists are careful and obey traffic rules. However, despite the safety measures taken by motorcyclists, the issues sometimes come from others on the road who lack of awareness that a motorcycle is in the area. When alcohol is added to the mix, the chances of an accident are greatly increased. Recently, a man in Louisiana lost his life in a motorcycle accident that is believed to have involved alcohol.

A 52-year-old male was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by a 29-year-old in a pickup truck. The older man was transported to an area hospital, but he died the next day as a result of his injuries. Police believe the pickup driver was intoxicated.

Spring is a time that is associated with many outdoor activities. Motorcycle enthusiasts frequently can't wait until the weather is warm enough to feel the warm breeze on their faces as they take the first drive of the season. Unfortunately, as the weather improves, so do the chances of being involved in a motorcycle accident. While drivers should always exhibit safe driving strategies, it's even more important to do so when motorcyclists are around. An accident in New Orleans is an important reminder of this.

In early April, a woman driving an SUV was traveling in the opposite direction of a man on a motorcycle. The woman allegedly attempted to make a left turn in front of the motorcyclist without yielding. As a result, the motorcyclist slammed into the side of the SUV before repelling into a second, parked vehicle.

Three people were sent to the hospital with unspecified injuries after a hit-and-run accident recently. The current conditions of the victims, including a child, are not known. A Louisiana man is said to be responsible for the car accident.

The man that allegedly caused the accident left his vehicle and ran from the scene after the accident. A search of the vehicle's registration number yielded the name and address of a man that was listed as the legal owner of the vehicle. When police confronted the man, he initially denied that he was there, yet could not tell police where his vehicle was located at that time.