In 2021, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reported 914 highway accidents and 997 deaths, which is the highest in the state’s recorded history. The vast majority of these car accidents will be the result of a driver simply not practicing due diligence.
Accident victims should not have to bear the financial stress resulting from someone else’s carelessness. The Law Offices of Edward A. Shamis, Jr., J.D., P.C. fights to get you the justice you deserve.
Common Demonstrations of Driver Negligence
Driver negligence is an umbrella term used to describe responsibility for a number of accident-causing driving decisions and behaviors, such as:
- Running a red light
- Failing to stop at a stop sign
- Failing to slow down in a school or construction zone
- Making illegal lane changes
- Passing too closely
- Failing to share roadways with bicyclists and/or pedestrians
- Going too fast for weather conditions
- Following too closely
Driver negligence may be a result of distracted driving or drunk driving, which may necessitate a criminal investigation and charges.
Fighting for Justice after a Driver Negligence Accident
In driver negligence cases, the party claiming damages bears the burden of proving that those damages were the result of another driver’s negligence. You are best served by hiring an experienced car accident lawyer who knows how to investigate the accident and build a strong case for justice.
The attorneys at Law Offices of Edward A. Shamis, Jr., J.D., P.C. have the expertise to help you fight for justice. We have more than 45 years of personal injury experience. Although we have handled countless driver negligence cases, we never treat you like a number. You get the personal attention and aggressive representation you deserve.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation at our Slidell office.
Call 985-641-5570 to recover damages after an accident caused by another
driver’s negligence.
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