Traffic Accident Report for Louisiana

Both traffic fatalities and injuries have declined overall in Louisiana since 2007. In 2007, the state experienced 966 fatalities along with 16,631 serious injuries. In 2012, the fatalities had declined to 722 and the serious injuries had decreased to 13,561. So far in 2013, the state's fatality tally stands at 385 while its serious injuries number 7,931. According to Louisiana state reports, Tensas Parrish is rated as being the highest in fatality crash ranking, followed by East Carroll, West Felicia, and West Carroll.

To help prevent unnecessary traffic accidents in the state, Louisiana bans handheld cell phones for drivers with learner's permits or intermediate licenses regardless of their age. The state also bans handheld and hands-free cell phone usage for all bus drivers and novice drivers. Texting is banned for all drivers. The state also makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher regardless of whether or not your driving is impaired. The state makes it illegal for drivers under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or above. Last week, a 25 year-old man was killed as a passenger in a pickup truck driven by an impaired driver in Allen Parish who ran off the road and struck a utility pole. The 18 year-old driver was also injured. He faces charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, careless operation, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Car Accident Attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana

Despite the fact that car accident statistics appear to be improving, people in the state of Louisiana are injured or killed every year in preventable accidents. As in the case above, negligent behavior on the part of drivers can lead to serious and deadly consequences to themselves, their passengers, and the occupants of other vehicles. Those who are harmed in this way are protected by personal injury and wrongful death laws, which allows them to seek legal compensation for their medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional trauma, pain, suffering and similar damages.

For those in and around Lafayette, Doran & Cawthorne, PLLC is a personal injury and wrongful death firm that has proven over the years that they can be trusted with even the most difficult and complex of cases. Together, the legal team has more than 24 years of experience in handling cases and has learned the most effective methods for helping you obtain a fair and just resolution in terms of legal compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of traffic accident, you may not have the time, attention, or desire to handle the legal details. You also may not receive the compensation you deserve when dealing with an insurance company. That is why you should contact this firm to get the experienced and aggressive help you need.