Louisiana is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians. Poorly lit roads, missing sidewalks, high-speed arterials, and distracted drivers put people on foot at serious risk.
Where Pedestrian Crashes Happen
Pedestrian injuries cluster in busy urban areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, along high-speed suburban arterials without adequate crossings, and on rural highways with no shoulders or sidewalks. Tourists exploring the French Quarter and downtown districts are especially vulnerable to turning and backing vehicles.
A Pedestrian's Rights
Drivers owe a heightened duty of care to pedestrians, particularly in crosswalks and near schools. When a driver speeds, runs a light, fails to yield, or drives distracted or impaired, they can be held fully responsible. Even where a pedestrian shares some fault, Louisiana's comparative fault rule preserves the right to recover.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Louisianans with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle pedestrian accident cases. There is no cost to you to be matched, and the attorneys in our network charge no fee unless they win your case. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless they recover compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana's prescriptive period is generally two years; it was one year for earlier injuries. Claims involving government entities may have shorter deadlines, so it is important to act quickly.
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs and future care, lost income, the clarity of fault, and available insurance. A free case review is the best way to understand your claim.