LaPlace, LA – 3-Year-Old Fatally Struck on St. Andrews Blvd

LaPlace, LA (June 20, 2021) – On Saturday, June 19th, a 3-year-old child was killed after being hit by a car in LaPlace.

Authorities responded to reports of the accident at about 7:10 p.m. in the 300 block of St. Andrew’s Boulevard. 

Upon their arrival, emergency responders located the unconscious toddler and began performing life-saving measures. The child was then transported to Ochsner in LaPlace and from there was med flighted to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The driver, Brian Weary, a resident of Baton Rouge, was charged with negligent homicide, careless operation, and no driver’s license. Distracted driving is listed as the cause of this accident.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Pedestrian Fatalities in LaPlace

Wrongful deaths are those that result from the wrongful act, default, or neglect of another person. They are an all-too-common outcome of car accidents. 

In Louisana, in 2016, almost 300 people were killed in car crashes. Several hundred lives are lost each year due to some kind of preventable accident, like one caused by a defective drug or distracted driver. After someone dies a wrongful death, immediate members of their family may be eligible to hire a Utah wrongful death attorney and seek financial compensation via a civil claim. 

When someone is hurt in an accident due to another’s negligence, they will have legal avenues open to them. By seeking the legal counsel of a Louisiana personal injury attorney, victims can learn about the various legal avenues they may wish to pursue.  

The Louisiana vehicle accident attorneys at Smiley Law Firm have decades of experience in bringing irresponsible people to account. Our team works to support their clients and make sure they get the best possible legal advice. We will always answer any questions our clients have and take care of each legal complexity as it arises. 

Working with a legal team that is sympathetic as well as assertive will give you your best chance at obtaining full and fair financial compensation for your damages.  

The personal injury attorneys at Smiley Law are dedicated to defending a victim’s legal rights and building the strongest claim possible in order to maximize their economic recovery. If you were injured in a road accident, contact our personal injury law firm in Louisiana by calling 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222 to schedule a free evaluation of your case at your earliest convenience.

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Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.