Louisiana Legislature Rejects Big Rig Safety Proposal

As everyone who has ever driven on I-10 knows, the biggest and most dangerous vehicles on the road are 18-wheelers. Some regular readers of our Lake Charles legal blog will undoubtedly recall a recent effort by a Louisiana legislator to slow tractor-trailers and other plus-sized vehicles down.  The Times-Picayune reports that the bill to lower […]

Lake Charles Woman Killed in Pedestrian Car Accident

No matter how vigilant and careful Lake Charles pedestrians are, each is still subject to risks at the hands of motorists who may fail to pay attention. This is true both at home in Louisiana and when visiting other states.  Distractions including phone use, eating, talking and even fatigue can cloud a driver’s ability to […]