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Car accidents can happen anywhere. In fact, any time you’re traveling the roads as a driver, passenger, or rider, there’s a risk of crashing. And those risks can surge in certain locations and on certain types of roads — especially if you aren’t aware of the risks or how to safely navigate them.
No matter where a car accident occurs in Texas, Louisiana, or the U.S., understanding your rights can be the first step in starting to recover.
At Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, we are devoted advocates for car accident victims, helping the injured sue, win, and recover compensation when it matters most. Known for excellence in and outside the courtroom, our car accident lawyers have the knowledge, skills, tenacity, and resources to provide exceptional representation in the pursuit of recovery and justice.
That’s why we’re recognized as leading car accident attorneys in Louisiana and Texas. And it’s why you can trust us for outstanding advocacy and personalized, compassionate service when it’s time to recover.
Just contact Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers for case-specific answers and advice whenever you need it. We are here for you, ready to help 24/7.
Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has recovered millions in all types of car accident cases. We are ready to make your claim and recovery our next victory.
Auto wrecks can occur whenever and wherever the roads, drivers, and/or vehicles are unsafe. Generally, however, most car accidents take place in busier locations where traffic conditions are more complex — or where motorists are more comfortable and less careless behind the wheel.
Specifically, the top 6 locations for car accidents in Louisiana and Texas are:
Highways and interstates are typically multi-lane roadways that have posted speed limits of at least 55 miles per hour (mph). While highways and interstates are vital transportation routes, they can also be incredibly risky roads.
In fact, with on-ramps, off-ramps, merges, and rapidly changing traffic conditions, highways and interstates are often the sites of auto wrecks, especially when drivers are:
When car accidents occur on highways and interstates, they tend to involve multiple vehicles and catastrophic injuries. These wrecks can also give rise to chain-reaction crashes, as well as guardrail accidents, rollovers, and serious 18-wheeler wrecks.
Although rural roads generally see less traffic than urban roads, rural streets are the sites are far more deadly wrecks. In fact, about 54% of traffic deaths occur on rural roads (source: NCSL). That gives rural roads a fatal crash rate that’s about 2.4 times greater than the fatality rate for urban roads.
The top three reasons that more car accidents happen on rural roads, rather than urban ones, are:
Additionally, it’s critical to point out that (source: NHTSA):
Since 2008, fatal car accidents on urban roads have surged by more than 17% (source: NHTSA). Notably, when comparing the auto crashes in urban areas versus rural areas, urban crashes are far more likely to involve:
About 1 in every 3 deadly auto accidents occurs at an intersection (source: FHWA). While most of these crashes happen at intersections with traffic signals, a good portion also occur at intersections with traffic signs only.
When car wrecks happen in intersections, they tend to involve:
About 1 in 4 traffic accidents occurs in a parking lot or a parking garage (source: CBS). In most cases, these crashes are caused by distracted drivers. In fact, data shows that driver distraction in parking lots varies by age, with:
Although parking lot and parking garage car accidents can occur at any time, they’re most likely to take place during the holidays when more people are out and about shopping (source: NSC).
Additionally, parking lot crashes are more likely than other types of auto collisions to involve pedestrian victims — particularly children, the elderly, and the disabled, all of whom can be more difficult for motorists to see and avoid.
More than 3 in every 4 auto crashes happen within 10 miles of motorists’ homes (source: NCBI). This close-to-home crash effect tends to:
Beyond the top car crash locations discussed above, other areas where auto crashes commonly occur include (and are not limited to):
No matter where a car accident happens in Louisiana or Texas, victims can count on Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers
You don’t have a lot of time to file a car accident claim, and you don’t have to pursue justice alone. When you want top-tier representation from an experienced, dedicated car accident attorney in Louisiana or Texas, you want the team at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers.
Effective at winning all types of car wreck cases, we can help you make at-fault parties pay while setting your case up for the best possible outcome. Strategic, fearless, and tireless, we have what it takes to achieve successful resolutions in and outside the courtroom — and we’re devoted to providing the same quality of representation that we would expect if we were in your shoes.
Discover the difference our team can make in your car accident case and recovery by contacting us today.
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