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Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish are famous for sweet things — from sugarcane farms along the Mississippi River to bakeries in Gonzales and Prairieville. But here’s something many Louisiana drivers don’t think about: eating too much dessert before driving can make you sleepy and slow your reaction time on the road. That sugar rush…

Every fall, flu season hits hard in Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, and across Louisiana. The flu spreads fast when the weather cools down — and it can make thousands of people sick each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans get the flu every year, and 3–5…

More than half of adults in the United States drink alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 17% of Americans binge drink, and 6% drink heavily. Louisiana, famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations and drive-thru daiquiris, ranks 30th in the country (tied with Maine) for binge drinking. In 2022,…

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by another party, you may be able to recover significant compensation. However, truck accident cases can be complex, involving federal and state laws, multiple parties, attorneys, and insurance companies.  The insurance companies and defense attorneys will work hard to…

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says part of Highway 18 in Donaldsonville will be closed until December 19. The closed area is near where the Mississippi River meets Bayou Lafourche, from Chetimatches Street to Iberville Street. Workers will be putting steel pipes under the road, so no traffic can pass through…

When you are involved in a car crash or commerical vehicle collision that wasn’t your fault, the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact you within hours after the accident. You are likely still disoriented, shocked, and confused about what happened and how you are going to be reimbursed for your damages. Insurance company adjusters…

The evidence clearly shows that you are more likely to be injured or killed in a car accident if you are not wearing a seatbelt. The National Highway Safety Administration says that half of all car accident fatalities occur from not wearing seat belts.  While close to nine percent of Americans still choose not…

Most schools in Louisiana will start the new school year by Thursday, August 14, says the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). This means school zones will be active again for the first time since May. School Zone Times School zones help keep students safe. The times can be different in each area. But usually,…

You should immediately consult a lawyer if you have been involved in or lost a loved one in a truck accident. Truck accident claims are rarely straightforward. They often involve multiple parties, defense attorneys, and insurance companies all trying to avoid liability by shifting blame to you or another party. You should speak to…

If you are injured in an accident caused by another party, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. But, what if you are partially at fault? You need to understand how Louisiana’s comparative fault rule impacts your personal injury claim. Is Louisiana a No-Fault State? Some states are no-fault states for…