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Causes Of Car Accidents In Louisiana

What Are The Common Causes Of Car Accidents In Louisiana?

Causes Of Car Accidents In LouisianaAt the Gennusa Firm, we have a long and successful track record of winning auto accident cases. We have represented many clients who have been injured in accidents caused by drunk driving or driving under the influence, following too closely, reckless driving, and drivers not paying attention to traffic laws. These types of accidents can often result in rear-end collisions, side-impact collisions, sideswipe collisions, rollovers, head-on collisions, and multiple-party accidents. Other common causes of auto accidents that we handle include negligence, manufacturer liability, and road liability. If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident, please contact us today for a free consultation.

Negligence

Negligence is the legal basis for most car accident cases. In Louisiana, negligence is when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to another person. Examples of negligence include, a driver who runs a red light or a driver who fails to yield.

Manufacturer liability

From Tesla’s catching fire to Toyota’s airbags, there have been numerous cases of manufacturer liability in recent years. From a defective part, a faulty design, or a manufacturing and labeling issue, if there was an issue with the manufacturer’s product, then it could be held liable regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

Your lawyer will need to prove that you, the driver, were not responsible or at fault for the accident. Your lawyer will also need to prove that the defective car or part was “unreasonably dangerous,” the vehicle was being operated as it was intended, and/or the vehicle’s performance hadn’t changed since the original purchase. Examples of manufacturer liability can include defects in the steering, brakes, tires, fuel system, airbags, accelerators, and seats.

Road Design

You could be driving one of the safest cars in the world, but that won’t protect you from having an accident if the road isn’t built well. Poor road design can increase the risk of being involved in a serious car accident. Faulty construction, design, or maintenance of roads can all contribute to accidents. Some examples of road design issues include:  inadequate signage, blind curves, narrow lanes, lack of shoulders, excessive grades, inadequate drainage, short merging lanes, inadequate pedestrian crossings, shoulder drop-off, and visual impediments.

If you’ve been in a car accident previously, you know how stressful and financially draining it can be. We have personally experienced the stress and financial pressure caused by an accident and the resulting litigation. At the Gennusa Firm, we’re passionate about helping people get the compensation they deserve with as little stress as possible. We’re here to answer all your questions and guide you through every step of the process. When you call us, you’ll always speak directly to an attorney. And if we take on your case, we’ll handle everything from start to finish. For more information on Car Accident Claims, a free initial consultation is your next best step.

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