It’s no secret that car insurance rates in Louisiana are higher than other states. In fact, Louisiana is the fourth-most expensive state to insure your car behind Michigan, Montana, and New Jersey. These insurance rates are blamed on a high number of wrecks resulting in higher claims costs.
It might not surprise you that Louisiana is also known for having the “rudest” drivers. Whether it’s aggressive driving, refusing to let someone merge in traffic, or not using the turn signal: Louisiana drivers are known for being as relentless in their driving habits as people in New York City.
Unfortunately, Louisiana also has a high number of drunk drivers at all times. Every year, people are killed and injured in drunk-driving crashes. Louisiana’s rate of drunk-driving fatalities is the fourth-highest in the country. Half of the roughly 700 fatalities in Louisiana each year are because of impaired driving, compared with one in three nationally. Also, Marijuana and prescription drugs are growing as a common problem with drivers.
Motor vehicle accidents can result in a wide range of injuries. From cuts and scrapes, broken bones and sometimes even death, some injuries occur more often than others. The most common accident injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash
- Knee damage
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegia
- Burns
- Scarring
- Bone injuries
If you have been injured in an auto accident, Douglas McGinity, the premier Northshore injury attorney, has been representing victims of car accidents for the past 15 years. He is committed to making sure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and will fight on behalf of your legal rights.