Louisiana Car Accident Statistics

Fatal Car Accident Statistics

Thousands of car accidents happen every single day across Louisiana, resulting in varying degrees of personal injury and sometimes death. The Peyton Murphy and every lawyer on leading causes of these car, motorcycle and truck accidents are distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding, with drunk driving reported as a leading factor in car accident deaths.

Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) releases information on fatal car accidents throughout the United States. In 2019, there were 33,244 fatal crashes including car wrecks, SUV/pickup crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents, and pedestrians. Learn more about the 2019 car accident death statistics for Louisiana in this infographic.

Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge

Whether an accident is fatal or not, the costs involved can quickly add up. If you have been injured from a car crash, motorcycle accident, or truck wreck, be sure you talk to a local personal injury attorney and get the help you deserve. At Murphy Law Firm, we have over 150 years of combined experience as car crash attorneys, truck accident lawyers, and we are also experienced in motorcycle and bicycle law cases.

About The Author

Peyton Murphy

Peyton Murphy, is the founder of Murphy Law Firm, LLC, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, specializing in personal injury law. Peyton obtained his law degree from the prestigious Tulane School of Law in 1991 and has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. With over 28 years of experience, Peyton is dedicated to representing injured victims and actively contributing to his community. Education: Obtained his law degree from Tulane School of Law in 1991. Professional Associations: Member of the Louisiana State Bar and active in the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice. Experience: Founder of Murphy Law Firm, LLC, with extensive experience in personal injury law and licensed in multiple federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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