Baton Rouge Car Accident Lawyer

A Baton Rouge woman died when her vehicle crossed the center line of LA 955 and hit a semi-truck. According to The Advocate, three passengers in her vehicle – a 22-year old and two infants – were

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A 20-year-old woman died after she was ejected from her vehicle in a head-on collision. The deceased, Angelica Matamoros, was driving south on U.S. 61 when her 2002 Toyota Camry swerved into oncoming

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Crash at I-10/I-12 Split Backs Up Traffic for Miles

The more traffic on the road, the higher the chances for a crash. Rush hour is one of the worst times to travel, not just for crashes but because of how jams can form so easily after one. WBRZ talks about a crash that happened earlier this week that caused a severe traffic jam. The I-10/I-12 split is a hotspot for crashes. An accident happened just before 8 AM on I-12 West and blocked two right lanes. This caused traffic to back up for miles. At least one of the vehicles overturned in the crash, and the officers said there were injuries. Further details about the crash weren’t given in the report. Avoiding an accident during your commute is a matter of staying alert. Even if everyone is moving slower, a crash can still hurt or kill you. One of the best ways to stay safe is to signal your intentions. Use your turn signals before you shift lanes, not as you start to move and certainly not at all. It’s also good to know your route well. The earlier you can get into your lane and stay there to your destination, the better. Shifting lanes is when many accidents happen on highways and interstates.

Speeding Driver Crashes Into House, Kills Four

Whenever you drive with passengers, you must recognize that you’re responsible for their lives. If you drive unsafely and crash, it’s your responsibility for what happens. A case in Baton Rouge from last month shows what can happen when this responsibility is ignored. KTBS reported that four people died in a crash after a driver lost control of his speeding vehicle. One victim was a 2-year-old boy. The driver was speeding when he struck a tree, then a chain-link fence, and then a house. The driver, another passenger, and the toddler all died in the collision. A man inside the home was also killed in the crash. Speeding on an interstate is dangerous enough, but speeding in a residential area is worse. There are far more things you can hit and the roads turn much tighter. There can be little time to react if an animal, a child, or a reversing vehicle gets in your way, any of which can happen in a residential area. The lesson is clear. Do not speed! Your passengers will thank you, especially if your lower speed prevents an accident. You can also thank yourself, knowing that your responsible actions kept everyone safe. Be a hero. Stay below the speed limit.

Car Drives Off Road, Catches Fire, in Livingston Parish

Car makers take great pains to ensure cars can drive safely on the road, but if they go off the road, then all bets are off. Many injuries and fatalities happen every year when cars go off the road, like this case reported by The Advocate. Investigators aren’t sure why the car went off the road, but the results were clear A 20-year-old died on Sunday after her car veered off LA 16 in Livingston Parish. The car struck a pole and then a tree, then caught fire. The driver burned to death at the scene, while a passenger was seriously injured. By the time the fire was put out, investigators couldn’t tell if seat belts were worn or not in the crash, and getting toxicology data will be difficult, if not impossible. There are many reasons why a car could suddenly leave the roadway. An altruistic driver might want to avoid hitting an animal and turn too far. A child might dart into the road and force a turn. On the other hand, drunk driving, distracted driving, and arguments can pull a driver’s attention away long enough to cause this kind of accident. Road edges often have terrain and obstacles that can cause a crash. Even something simple like crashing into a ditch can still cause injuries.

Good Samaritans Save Two From Burning Wreck in Hammond

A wrong turn helped two people save the lives of victims in a burning car in Hammond according to WVUE. Two men were trying to get onto I-12 and missed their turn. That’s when they noticed the burning car. They didn’t hesitate, but stopped to help. At least six others were already on the scene, none first responders. They were able to pull the two victims out of the car and get them away from the burning vehicle while they waited for the authorities. They prayed with the men while waiting and kept an eye on the vehicle in case it tried to explode. The others who stopped and helped had left before the media came to investigate what happened. The condition of the victims is unknown, but if no one had stopped there was a good chance they would have died in the incident. One of the men complained of back and chest pain at the scene. Good Samaritan laws protect people who try to save the lives of others in dangerous situations like these. The rescued victims are fortunate that so many people came by to help. We hope that the victims recover swiftly from their injuries. The rescuers can all consider themselves heroes for their actions.