Motor Vehicle Accidents in New Orleans

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If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious automobile accident, call one of our attorneys at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” in New Orleans.  We will work to get you the settlement you deserve. 

Overview

  • Auto accidents in New Orleans are caused by:
    • Driver negligence – reckless driving, speeding, no signals when changing lanes
    • Talking to passengers
    • Children and pets
    • Alcohol, drugs
    • Talking on cell phones
    • Mechanical failure
    • Dangerous road conditions – construction, potholes, obstacles
    • Weather conditions – rain, ice, fog
  • Statistics show that:
    • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 3 million people are injured in car accidents every year.
    • About 300+ people are injured in auto accidents every 10 minutes.
    • The #1 cause of death for people under 40 is car accidents.
    • A person is killed every 13 minutes in an auto accident every day.
    • About 120 people die every day in auto accidents.
  • Protect your rights – Do not:
    • Settle with the other driver at the scene of the car accident.
    • Speak to one of our attorneys before you speak to the insurance adjuster.
    • Do not sign an insurance release without your attorney present.

Accident to do list

  • Call the police – stay and wait for them.
  • Move car to safe place if possible.
  • Call an ambulance if anyone has been injured.
  • Do not settle with the other party or their insurance company.
  • Exchange information with the other driver:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone number
    • Driver’s license
    • Insurance company name
  • Get names of passengers and witnesses
  • Keep a camera, pad and pencil in your car – take photos of your injuries, damages and the road.

Later

  • Call your insurance company; give them a detailed report of crash.
  • See a doctor even if you have no bruises; keep copies of medical bills.
  • Get a copy of the police report.
  • Contact an attorney.

Uninsured/Underinsured Benefits

  • Louisiana law states that drivers do not have to carry much liability insurance.
  • This is a separate policy to your automobile insurance policy.
  • Protects you if you are in an auto accident with a person who doesn’t have insurance or not enough insurance.
  • Coverage reimburses you over the amount of insurance the other driver carries:
    • Medical bills
    • Property damage
    • Injuries
    • Lost wages
  • Covers hit-and-run accidents.
  • Covers you as a pedestrian crossing the street – if an auto hits you.

Personal Injury

  • Personal injury caused by the negligence of the other driver in a car accident.
  • The at-fault driver is legally responsible to compensate you for injuries and/or damages.
  • The court will determine who is responsible.

Wrongful Death Law

  • Provides financial reimbursement to the heirs of a person killed in an auto accident by a negligent driver.
    • Heirs include:
      • Wife
      • Husband
      • Children
      • Parents
      • Siblings
    • You will be due compensation for the following:
      • Medical expenses
      • Funeral expenses
      • Lost wages, benefits – present and future
      • Pain and suffering
      • Loss of companionship

Compensation

  • You must prove that the other driver was careless, reckless or negligent.
  • You may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages depending on your injury and the extent of it.
    • Medical expenses
    • Physical therapy
    • Disfigurement – permanent scars, bruises
    • Pain and suffering
    • Lost wages
    • Property damage
    • Etc.
  • You may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages depending on your injury and the extent of it.

Conclusion
If a family member has been the victim of a fatal car accident, we will help you seek justice. Contact an attorney at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” in New Orleans.  We will help you receive a settlement that is best for your family.

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