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May

New Orleans Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Man Dead

May 2, 2012

Police in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, say that speed may have been a contributing factor in a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday. According to WWLTV News, the accident happened at the corner of Easter Lane and General Meyer Avenue around 8:20 a.m.

Reports from officers with the New Orleans Police Department who responded to the scene indicate that the 82-year-old driver of a Ford Ranger pickup truck was waiting in the westbound lane of General Meyer Avenue to make a left turn. When the driver attempted to make the turn, the 28-year-old motorcyclist, who was traveling at a high rate of speed, collided with the pickup truck.

The biker was ejected from the machine and was declared dead at the scene of the crash. The elderly man who was driving the pickup was not injured in the incident.

Police say that the crash remains under investigation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that thousands of motorcycle accidents are caused each year by riders who are driving too fast, resulting in numerous cases of serious and sometimes permanent injuries.

That’s why the New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers would suggest always wearing a helmet and obeying the posted speed limit of the road you’re on every time you ride a motorcycle as the best way to avoid being involved in a Baton Rouge Motorcycle Accident.

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Apr

Louisiana Head-On Collision Kills Westlake Motorcyclist

April 11, 2012

Riding motorcycles is a hobby enjoyed by millions of people around the world. However, motorcycle riders can easily become victims of terrible accidents caused by negligent drivers.

For instance, a 57-year-old Westlake, Louisiana, man was killed in a two-vehicle crash just over two weeks ago. According to KPLCTV 7 News, the crash happened at 7:24 a.m. on Louisiana Highway 379.

Reports from state troopers with the Louisiana State Police indicate that a tractor-trailer had stopped at a railroad crossing as it headed east on the highway. As the truck began to slowly pull through the crossing, two vehicles sped up from behind the truck and illegally attempted to pass it. The first vehicle was able to maneuver around the large truck, but the second vehicle could not.

The second vehicle, a 2007 Chrysler 300, struck a 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle head-on as it attempted to pass the ruck. The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene despite wearing a DOT approved helmet.

The driver of the Chrysler was ticketed only for passing illegally, but may face additional charges pending the outcome of a full investigation.

The Louisiana Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers ask that motorists be aware that as weather warms, motorcycles will be back out on the roads. That’s why they say that it’s so important to be extra vigilant while driving and to always look twice before turning into traffic.

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Mar

Baton Rouge Prosecutor Wins Award For Efforts Against Drunk Drivers

March 7, 2012

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, city prosecutor was recently given the title of Prosecutor of the Year at an awards ceremony sponsored by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for her efforts against drunk driving in the city. According to reports from WAFB 9 News, Prosecutor Lisa Freeman has helmed the battle against intoxicated drivers by establishing help programs and stringent rules for offenders during her more than 20 year tenure with the city.

Ms. Freeman helped to establish Baton Rouge’s Sobriety Court program for repeat DWI offenders. The program is a 12 month course designed to help repeat DWI offenders stay sober. Since the program’s inception just over a year ago, it has already had 11 successful graduates. Colleagues stated that fairness, accountability, and transparency in the prosecution of DWI cases have been a staple of Ms. Freeman’s time in the position.

Lt. Col. John LeBlanc, executive director of the Louisiana Highway Commission, added that Ms. Freeman’s work has saved many lives by taking drunk drivers off the road. In 2010, 43% of the 720 crash related deaths in Louisiana were attributed to alcohol consumption.

The Baton Rouge Drunk Driving Victim Attorneys with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers ask that we all do our part to keep the highway safe by utilizing sober, designated drivers and by encouraging others you know to do the same thing. Every effort we make to eliminate drunk driving could save a life.

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Feb

Three Pedestrians Killed Within Four Days In Baton Rouge

February 8, 2012

While walking to get where you need to go may be a green and healthy mode of transportation, it can be dangerous. Reports coming from WAFB 9 News say that three pedestrians have been hit in killed over the last several days in the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area.

Last Thursday morning, a 2005 Toyota Camry struck a 90-year-old man as he tried to cross East Boulevard just before noon. He died at a local hospital the next day. Hours later, a 56-year-old man was hit and killed by a Dodge pickup truck as he tried to cross Greenwell Springs Road.

Then, on Monday afternoon, a 55-year-old man from Walker, Louisiana, died after a hit-and-run accident. Reports from the Louisiana state police show that the man was strolling along Walker North Road near a Ford Expedition that had stopped in the southbound lanes. A pickup truck approaching from behind did not have time to stop and rear-ended the Expedition, sending the pickup towards the pedestrian. The large truck plowed over him and through an embankment before striking a house and coming to rest. The Expedition fled the scene after the collision, leaving the pedestrian to die and the pickup truck driver injured.

The Louisiana pedestrian accident attorneys with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers often handle cases for pedestrians who were hurt at no fault of their own. If you have been injured, contact an experienced attorney today.

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Jan

Smoke And Fog Cause Havoc Along Louisiana’s Interstate-10

January 4, 2012

Over the last several weeks, a combination of smoke and fog has been blamed for numerous accidents along a stretch of I-10 outside New Orleans, Louisiana. According to WWLTV News, a three-vehicle crash occurred due to weather conditions this morning. They also reported that weather conditions are also being considered as a partial cause to a 40-car pile up that occurred in the same area last Thursday. Two people died and dozens were injured as a result of the crash.

The low lying marsh area around the highway is prone to fog and is only compounded by a marsh fire that has burned in the area for more than a year. Local agencies have tried to extinguish the blaze several times to no avail.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance says the best thing to do if you are driving in low visibility areas is to:

  • Slow down
  • Turn on your lights (Not High Beams)
  • Use windshield wipers
  • Try not to switch lanes unless necessary
  • Use the right side of the road as a guide, not the center lines
  • If you don’t feel safe, pull over at the next location off the highway

They also advised against using caution blinkers in bad visibility conditions, as other drivers are attracted to lights and tend to follow them even if they are off the road.

The Louisiana auto accident attorneys with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers ask that motorists be safe during their morning commutes when the likelihood of these low visibility conditions are at their highest.

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Nov

Tragic Louisiana Motorcycle Leaves One Man Dead

November 30, 2011

A 58-year-old LaPlace, Louisiana, man is dead following a tragic accident involving a car and a motorcycle that happened Monday afternoon. According to WWLTV News, the incident occurred at 5:25 in the afternoon at an intersection with a parking lot for the Elmwood Shopping Center.

Spokesman of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department, Colonel James Fortunato, stated that the man on the motorcycle struck a car driven by a 32-year-old woman as she was pulling out of the parking lot. The woman told sheriff’s deputies that she did not see the biker as she began pulling out. The woman in the car was uninjured in the incident, but the biker was not so fortunate.

Paramedics determined the motorcyclist needed to visit the hospital to be checked out, but his injuries did not seem life-threatening. At some point during his transport to Ochsner Medical Center, the motorcyclist began having some complications. He was pronounced dead at the hospital less than two hours later.

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash and if charges need to be filed in connection to the bikers death.

The Louisiana Motorcycle Accident Attorneys with Dudley Debosier know that all too often, motorcycle crashes happen because other drivers do not see the bikes on the road. If you have been involved in a bike crash that was another driver’s fault, contact us today by filling out a free initial consultation form to discuss your case in detail with a team of experienced attorneys.

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Sep

Louisiana Hoping High Tension Cables Will Reduce Head-on Collisions

September 14, 2011

Head-on collisions are well known for being one of the most deadly types of automobile crashes a person can be involved in. What if we could stop some of those deaths from occurring? This is the hope of a new project being headed up by the Louisiana Department of Transportation.

According to WWLTV Eyewitness News, a 20-mile long system of high strength cables is being installed on Interstate 10, from Veterans Boulevard in Metairie to Highland Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Experts say that in the case of an accident where a vehicle could cross into oncoming lanes, the standard concrete barrier will cause the vehicle to ricochet off the wall and go back into the roadway. The new cable barriers will actually snag the vehicle during collision by entangling it in the cables.

The Louisiana State Police are applauding the project, as they have seen the system save lives in the past. Supt. Mike Edmonson stated, “ We’ve already seen in areas where it is there, they’ve stopped cars, they’ve stopped 18-wheelers.” In reference to a March 2008 incident in which a 6-year-old girl died in a drunk driving accident, the officer stated, “I certainly believe [this system] would’ve stopped that drunk driver that crossed the median in St. John Parrish.”

The Louisiana Auto Accident Attorneys with Dudley Debosier would like to encourage us all to do our part to make our roadways safer by slowing down, buckling up, and refraining from drinking and driving.

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May

Safe Travels Lead To Happy Holidays

May 25, 2011

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, a lot of people are focusing on their holiday plans. We can’t wait to ditch the ties or pumps, pack a bag, and hit the road to our favorite places. As such, holiday weekends notoriously lead to heavier traffic on the highway. They also notoriously lead to more fatal accidents on the highway.

In a press release distributed by the Louisiana State Police, authorities responded to ten fatal crashes over the past Easter weekend. Eight out of those ten accidents listed no seatbelt, driver impairment, and speeding as contributing factors.

The report states that one of the accidents in Baton Rouge involved all occupants of the vehicle, including 3 and 5-year-olds, being ejected from the vehicle and sustaining serious, life-threatening injuries.

Two of the accidents involved motorcycles, in which the operator was either not wearing a DOT-approved helmet or not wearing a helmet at all.

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Not wearing seat belts, driver impairment, and speed are consistently listed as top factors involved in fatal accidents. There are three simple things you can do to ensure that you and your loved ones do not become a statistic:

    1. Before the car moves, buckle up.
    2. Don’t drink and drive.
    3. Slow Down!

      The Louisiana auto accident lawyers with Dudley Debosier Injury Lawyers would like to wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Call us if you need help with your car accident case.

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      Apr

      New Orleans motorcycle accident kills 1

      April 14, 2011

      What do you think about motorcycle helmet laws? Do you think drivers should be required to wear helmets because it can save their lives in the event of a motorcycle accident?

      Unfortunately, one motorcycle driver suffered fatal injuries as the result of a New Orleans motorcycle accident, and police haven’t yet said whether he was wearing a helmet, according to nola.com.

      The New Orleans motorcycle accident occurred on Pontchartrain Freeway when the driver lost control of his bike causing him to fall to Earhart Boulevard below.

      The New Orleans motorcycle accident victim died as result of the crash at the scene.

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      Have you ever been involved in a New Orleans motorcycle accident? Let the New Orleans motorcycle accident lawyers at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers help you.

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      Mar

      New Orleans motorcycle accident kills driver

      March 17, 2011

      Do you think motorcycles are a safe way to travel? Many people are driving the vehicles these days due to their efficient gas mileage. Would you feel as safe on a motorcycle as you do in a car?

      One driver has died after his Honda motorcycle collided with a car in a New Orleans motorcycle accident, according to WDSU.

      The New Orleans motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Werner Street when the 27-year-old driver of the motorcycle lost control and crashed into a car turning left onto Werner.

      The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene of the New Orleans auto accident. The New Orleans motorcycle accident is still under investigation and the family has not yet been notified of the driver’s death.

      Blood and alcohol tests and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the New Orleans motorcycle accident death.

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      Have you ever been injured in a New Orleans motorcycle accident? Let the Louisiana motorcycle accident lawyers at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers help you.

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