New Orleans, LA – Injury Collision on I-10 Near Downman Rd
New Orleans, LA (July 20, 2021) – State troopers and emergency response teams both reported to the scene of a car accident in New Orleans at about 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20th.
Police reports show that the accident took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in the area of Downman Road.
The number of people who were injured and the degree of their injuries has not been reported.
The immediate area was sealed off while accident investigators worked out the cause of the collision and paramedics worked to medically evaluate and assist those involved and render any necessary 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.
Car Crashes in New Orleans
Louisiana drivers need to be vigilant about the speed at which they drive as well as the speeds of the other vehicles around them. It is important to remember that Louisiana has many popular tourist destinations as well as events that draw crowds of people from not only other states but other countries too. Drivers from out-of-state are often unfamiliar with our state’s speed limits and are a lot less inclined to heed traffic laws than full-time residents.
Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys at Smiley Law Firm genuinely care about the health and welfare of our clients. When an accident that arises from another person’s negligence causes someone harm, it is imperative that they reach out to a dependable Louisiana car accident attorney as soon as they can do so.
Speed is a lead contributing factor in almost 30% of all fatal car accidents. If you are driving on any of our state’s highways, it is important to keep the speed limit in mind. While it can be very tempting to go over the legal speed limit, increasing your speed by just a few miles per hour raises your odds of a citation for speeding along with a life-altering or life-ending crash.
Speeding is not a problem only experienced on highways. About 34% of all deadly car crashes in which speed played a role took place on suburban and country roadways.
Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys fully support our clients and work hard to make sure they receive maximum compensation for their damages. If you were injured in a vehicle collision, don’t wait to get in touch with our car accident attorneys in Louisiana by calling our offices at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, and schedule a free case evaluation to learn about the legal options you have available.
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.
