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If you drive a truck for a living, you know how much pressure the industry puts on truckers to deliver loads on time. This kind of pressure can tempt drivers to drive longer shifts than they should and get less sleep than they should. But too much sleep deprivation...
Driving an overweight truck can be a risk that comes with a variety of negative consequences for truck drivers and owners. For instance, a truck that is too heavy may be forced to remain at a Louisiana weigh station until it loses its excess weight. It's also possible...
The Jones Act is part of the broader Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The Jones Act itself contains a number of requirements for the owner and operator of certain watercraft carrying American goods and using crew members from the United States. These include certain...
Each day, large ships transport items throughout Louisiana and the rest of the world. Unfortunately, each of these ships carries the risk of getting involved in accidents. These accidents can involve other ships or only a single vessel. With that in mind, here's more...
If you want to stay safe on the road in Louisiana, it's important to get enough sleep before operating a truck to avoid truck accidents. Watch your speed, and be sure to drive slower in harsh weather conditions when the roads are wet and slippery. Inspecting your...
Operating a vehicle when you're fatigued may not seem serious, but can be just as dangerous as driving drunk, especially when you're driving a truck in Louisiana. Drowsy driving contributes to 20 percent of car accidents that involve fatalities. Getting less than five...
Trucks are a constant presence on Louisiana roadways. With that come certain dangers to those who share the road with these massive vehicles. In addition to the speeds they travel, truckers are going long distances, often with a hard deadline to get to their...
In the United States, workers’ compensation is in place to provide financial recompense to people who are injured during the course of their employment. Workers’ compensation laws in the United States, including in Louisiana, have certain limitations. Among them is...
A serious head injury can occur to anyone from children and teens to adults and seniors. All it takes is an abrupt blow to the head, potentially leading to a lifetime of health complications due to concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). A head injury can occur...
Driving in Louisiana should be a pleasant experience, but even routine trips could end in a disaster. Truck accidents might happen without warning, and a truck may inflict enormous damage on whoever or whatever it hits. Why do truck accidents occur? A few common...