New Orleans, LA – EMTs Respond to Vehicle Crash Near Esplanade Ave

New Orleans, LA (July 16, 2021) – State troopers and local emergency responders both reported to the site of a vehicle crash in Orleans Parish at about 1:55 p.m. on Friday, July 16th.

Preliminary reports reveal that the collision took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near the off-ramp for Esplanade Avenue. Very little information pertaining to the accident has been established. 

The number of injured victims and the severity of their injuries are currently unknown. 

The area was closed down while crash investigators determined the cause of the crash and emergency medical services worked to medically assess and aid those involved and administer the appropriate medical care. 

No more information is currently available as the investigation is still ongoing.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Injury Accidents in Orleans Parish

Until the prevailing nonchalant attitude of drivers in Louisiana changes or some type of action is taken, injuries caused by car crashes will continue to be one of the five leading causes of death throughout the state for nearly a decade. All drivers are capable of taking steps to help alleviate the state’s injurious and fatal car accident rate by following the legal speed limit, decreasing their speed during hurricane season and any other inclement weather, and driving their automobiles in a defensive manner.

When an accident that originates from another person’s negligence causes harm to someone, it is essential that they reach out to a dependable Louisiana car accident attorney as soon as they are able. Most collision victims are entitled to financial compensation intended to help alleviate the financial obstacles they are sure to face.

If you are weighing the outcomes of filing a personal injury claim following a car accident, it is important that you secure legal representation from an experienced and reliable car accident attorney who understands the events surrounding your accident and all the legal nuances that can affect your claim.

Our Louisiana auto accident attorneys at Smiley Law Firm are concerned about the health and welfare of our clients. When victims are harmed in car crashes through no fault of their own, we work diligently to ensure they see justice, monetary recovery, and their opponents brought to account. 

Motor vehicle accidents have an overall adverse economic impact of about $277 billion each and every year. This number averages out to nearly $900 for every United States citizen.

Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys invest fully in our clients and work tirelessly to ensure they receive the full amount of financial compensation to which they are entitled. If you were injured in a vehicle collision, do not hesitate to speak with our car accident attorneys in Louisiana by calling our offices at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, and schedule a no-obligation case evaluation to learn about the legal options you have available and which course of action our professional attorneys recommend for your situation.

Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.

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.