On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on August 12, 2019Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a week-long inspection spree to enforce brake safety among CMVs, especially big rigs. This spree, called Brake Safety Week, has been scheduled to take place from September 15 to 21, so truckers…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on August 05, 2019Truck drivers in Louisiana and around the country are generally paid based on the number of miles they cover and not the amount of time they spend on the road. This compensation arrangement could prompt drivers to remain behind the…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on July 29, 2019Louisiana residents concerned about road safety might like to know about a new study on distracted driving conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The report suggests that in-vehicle technology typically distracts older drivers more than their younger counterparts….
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on July 22, 2019An estimated 3 million people in Louisiana and across the United States experience a traumatic brain injury each year. The damage sustained during a traumatic brain injury can cause permanent side effects or death.There are currently no treatment options available…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on July 15, 2019In 2018, there were around 40,000 traffic deaths throughout the United States, marking it the third straight year that crash-related fatalities reached that devastating number. By understanding the top causes of car accidents, Louisiana drivers could reduce their risk of…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on July 09, 2019Motorists who collide with large commercial trucks in Louisiana could suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries. A new report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has recorded a 10% increase in accidents with large trucks that involved injuries or…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on July 02, 2019Independence Day can be deadly on Louisiana highways. According to one survey of DUI fatality information, the Fourth of July is the most dangerous holiday when it comes to drunk driving deaths. There is a 23% increase in DUI fatalities…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on June 28, 2019Self-driving cars are far from becoming a reality. Yet there are many drivers in Louisiana, as elsewhere, who think that advanced driver assistance systems are capable of autonomous operation. This is a mistake that could cost a driver their life.Drivers…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on June 21, 2019Motorcycle accidents in Louisiana can take lives, especially as motorcyclists are relatively unprotected as they drive. When these crashes are caused by a mechanical defect, bikers could have escaped death or serious injury if their motorcycles had been manufactured correctly….
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on June 12, 2019Thousands of road users are killed or catastrophically injured in Louisiana and around the country each year in motor vehicle accidents that take place at intersections. The vast majority of intersections in the United States are controlled by stop signs…
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