We Know Car Accidents
and We Know the Law
You take precautions while driving, but sometimes collisions are unavoidable. Whether the at-fault driver was distracted, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or simply disobeying the rules of the road, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.
At Dudley DeBosier, our car accident attorneys have years of experience handling car accidents and personal injury claims, and we can determine if your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence. We’ll put our knowledge of the law to work as we investigate the crash and build a strong case for you.
If you’ve been in a car accident and are unsure about your next step, please fill out a free initial consultation form or call our car accident lawyers at (866) 897-8495. Our firm will review your claim for free and will determine if we’re able to help.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, the days and weeks after can be overwhelming. You’re likely dealing with medical bills, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what comes next.
Here’s how the team of Louisiana car accident attorneys at Dudley DeBosier can help:
- Free Case Review: There’s no cost or obligation, and we’ll explain your options clearly.
- Proven Results: Our firm has recovered over $1.2 billion for over 58,000 injury victims.
- No Fees Unless We Win: Our No Fee Guarantee® means you pay us nothing—no fees, costs, or expenses—unless we get you money.
- Comprehensive Support: We can handle the insurance company, paperwork, deadlines, and arrangement of vehicle repairs and medical care. Plus, if you can’t make it to our office, we can visit you in your home or the hospital in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, Denham Springs or just about anywhere in Louisiana.
- Available 24/7: Call (866) 897-8495 for help anytime, day or night.
Get the answers you need today. Call us or fill out the form on this page to get started.
What the Stats Say About Car Accidents in Louisiana
Traffic crashes are a major public safety issue in Louisiana, affecting drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and entire families and communities. Statewide crash data provides important insight into how serious the problem has been, as well as how it’s changing over time.
In 2023 alone, Louisiana reported 755 fatal motor vehicle crashes, resulting in 811 deaths. In addition, our state saw 38,144 injury-causing crashes. While these figures mark an overall downward trend in fatal and injury crashes, they highlight how common car accidents still are in Louisiana and why understanding your legal rights after an accident is so important.
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How We Can Help With Car Accident Injury Claims
Filing a claim after an auto accident isn’t easy to do alone. Our Louisiana car accident lawyers are here to guide you. From making sure you fulfill the requirements of the statute of limitations to helping you understand Louisiana’s insurance requirements, you can count on Dudley DeBosier to be there for you every step of the way.
Our commitment doesn’t stop at handling your case. We want to help make your recovery as stress-free as possible.
Not only will we help arrange your vehicle repairs and medical care, but we’ll also visit you in your home or in the hospital in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, or just about anywhere in Louisiana if you can’t make it to our office.
What Our Clients Are Saying
The staff at DD were very friendly and informative, I don't regret my decision to choose DD at all. They treated me like family. May God continue to Bless their business!!
Phyllis Taylor
Having Dudley DeBosier represent me was a great decision. They handled everything for me, and got a fair settlement. I would recommend this firm to anyone needing legal help.
William Strother
It was smooth sailing! My lawyer and his secretary kept me informed of everything throughout the whole process. I was never left out of the loop. Jeff and Candy were the Best!
Bruce Dupont
How We Handle a Car Accident Case
Our car accident attorneys assist individuals who have been physically injured duе to thе negligent actions оf someone else in a car wreck. A personal injury attorney can help you receive full compensation from the insurance company and determine whether you can file a claim for additional damages against the party at fault for the crash. If you have suffered a serious injury because of the car wreck, we can help you file a lawsuit to claim compensation beyond that which is provided through insurance claims.
Our attorneys can begin preparing your claim by:
- Contacting expert witnesses to review evidence
- Analyzing medical reports
- Taking photographs of the scene, damage, vehicles, and injuries
- Reconstructing the car accident scene
- Questioning witnesses
- Collecting police and accident scene reports
Your attorney can collect and organize evidence on your behalf to rebut the defendant’s claims.
What to Do After a Car Crash
The actions you take moments after a crash have a big impact on the claim you file for compensation. Here are some suggestions from Chad Dudley on what to do after a crash:
We help people who have been injured in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Houma, Denham Springs, or New Orleans car accidents. Contact our team today for a free consultation.
Types of Car Accident Claims
Negligence
Most car accident claims rely on the concept of negligence. Whеn а реrsоn іs negligent, іt mеаns thаt they hаve bеhаvеd іn а thоughtlеss оr саrеlеss mаnnеr, whісh hаs саusеd hаrm оr іnјurу tо аnоthеr реrsоn.
А реrsоn саn bе nеglіgеnt bу dоіng sоmеthіng thаt they shоuld nоt hаvе dоnе (fоr ехаmрlе, runnіng а rеd lіght оr sрееdіng) оr bу fаіlіng tо dо sоmеthіng thаt they shоuld hаvе dоnе (fоr ехаmрlе, fаіl tо уіеld, stор fоr а реdеstrіаn, оr turn оn lіghts whеn drіvіng аt nіght). Another common example of negligence in auto accidents is intoxicated driving.
Manufacturer Liability
If your vehicle, or the other party’s vehicle, had a defect that contributed to the auto accident, the manufacturer of the vehicle or one of its parts may be at fault. If the car had a faulty design or a labeling error, the manufacturer can be held responsible regardless of who was responsible for the wreck.
Successful lawsuits will require the plaintiff to prove: the defective car or part was “unreasonably dangerous,” the vehicle was being operated as intended, and the vehicle’s performance had not changed since its initial purchase. Examples of manufacturer liability claims include cases of defective seat belts, airbags, accelerators, brakes, and engines.
Rоаd Lіаbіlіtу
Іt іs thе rеsроnsіbіlіtу оf Ѕtаtе аnd Fеdеrаl аuthоrіtіеs tо рrоvіdе sаfе, wеll-dеsіgnеd rоаds fоr сіtіzеns. However, in some cases, faulty construction, design, or maintenance of roads can contribute to accidents. Some common causes include embankments, barriers and guardrails, surfaces, signage, and traffic control. When Ѕtаtе аnd Fеdеrаl аuthоrіtіеs do not рrоvіdе sаfе, wеll-dеsіgnеd rоаds fоr сіtіzеns, a car accident attorney will look to hold the pertinent government agencies liable.
Wrongful Death
А wrоngful dеаth сlаіm ехіsts whеn а реrsоn dіеs duе tо thе lеgаl fаult оf аnоthеr реrsоn. In these cases, the family of the victim must prove that their loved one was killed as a result of another’s negligence. Special and general damages may be available.
Types of Car Accidents in Louisiana
Dudley DeBosier handles a wide variety of car accident cases, each with its own causes and consequences. These include accidents that involve:
- Drunk Driving or Driving Under the Influence
Drunk driving crashes occur when a driver operates a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Impaired drivers have slower reaction times, reduced coordination, and poorer judgment, making serious collisions much more likely. - Distracted Driving
Distracted driving includes activities like texting, eating, adjusting the radio, or using a navigation app while behind the wheel. Distracted drivers may fail to stop in time, miss traffic signals, or drift into other lanes. - Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end crashes happen when one vehicle fails to stop in time and strikes the back of another vehicle. These collisions are especially common in congested areas and on interstates during periods of heavy traffic or sudden stops. - Reckless Driving
Reckless driving involves willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property—such as excessive speeding, aggressive lane changes, or tailgating. These behaviors drastically increase the risk of a serious crash and the severity of injuries. - Side-Impact Collisions (T-Bone Accidents)
Side-impact crashes occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another. These often happen at intersections when a driver fails to yield or runs a red light. The side of a vehicle offers less protection, making these crashes capable of causing significant injury. - Sideswipe Collisions
Sideswipe crashes occur when two vehicles traveling in the same direction make contact on their sides. These often result from unsafe lane changes or failure to check blind spots, and can cause loss of control or secondary collisions. - Rollovers
Rollover crashes happen when a vehicle tips onto its side or roof, often due to sharp turns, high speeds, or striking an object such as a curb or embankment. Because injuries are often more severe in rollovers, they frequently result in significant trauma. - Head-On Collisions
Head-on crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents because the forces involved are essentially doubled when two vehicles collide front-to-front. A recent West Baton Rouge Parish collision tragically took the lives of two people when one vehicle crossed the center line and struck another head-on. - Multiple-Party Accidents (Pileups)
Multi-vehicle crashes involve three or more cars and can happen when one collision triggers additional impacts, such as vehicles failing to stop behind an initial crash.
