The number of fatal crashes in Louisiana is above the national average. While it does not rank in the country’s list of top states with the highest number of accidents, the statistics indicate that Louisiana’s number of accidents is in the higher range. Surveys indicate that driving while impaired and reckless driving is the leading causes of these accidents.
On Monday afternoon, one person suffered injuries when a car slammed into a Bossier Parish school bus.
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On Thursday morning, a 54-year-old woman lost her life following a two-vehicle accident in Bossier City.
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On Wednesday afternoon, the driver of an SUV smashed through the doors of an Airline Drive liquor store, injuring a …
On Wednesday night, a woman lost her life after a two-vehicle accident on Barksdale Boulevard.
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On Monday afternoon, a man suffered serious injuries following a traffic collision in Bossier City.
The pickup truck crash took …
On Thursday evening, two Balentine Ambulance Service crew members incurred minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Bossier City.
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Traffic along East Texas Street was redirected in Bossier City after a vehicle slammed into a utility pole and knocked …
On early Saturday morning, one person was killed and another suffered injuries following a head-on crash a block north of …
A traffic accident on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway led to the closure of northbound lanes.
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A pickup truck crashed into a gas pump and caused damage in Bossier City.
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Reporting on 90+ Parishes is Louisiana.
The most common causes of car accidents in Louisiana include distracted driving, reckless driving, and driving while impaired.
Louisiana is not a no-fault state. It is a “tort” state which means that the victims of the crash need to prove that the other person was the cause of it before they receive any compensation.
You have one year to file a property damage or personal injury claim in Louisiana. If you file it after the one-year time period, the defender will be allowed to file a motion to dismiss your claim.
The Orleans Parish has the most accidents reported despite being the parish with the second-most population. East Baton Rouge Parish comes a close second.
In Louisiana, the fault is determined based on a “pure comparative negligence” standard. This means that each driver involved in an accident is responsible for their relative liability or percentage of fault in the accident.
Yes. According to Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:398, you are required to call the police immediately after an accident.
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