Metairie Car Accident Statistics
Metairie, LA, is the most populous census-designated place in Jefferson Parish. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Metairie, contact Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers at (888) 601-0127 for a free consultation.
Why Choose Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers To Help Me After a Car Accident in Metairie?
Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience fighting for the rights of injured clients to seek compensation from those responsible for their accidents. We have recovered tens of millions on our clients’ behalf. Contact Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a Metairie car accident attorney.
Metairie Car Accidents
Because Metairie is unincorporated, crash numbers for Metairie are grouped under “rural” Jefferson Parish data. CARTS indicates that unincorporated Jefferson Parish, including Metairie, had 6,810 total traffic accidents in 2024. These crashes included:
- 19 fatal accidents
- 3,291 non-fatal injury accidents
The remaining 3,500 crashes only caused property damage. From these numbers, you can calculate that 48.6% of car accidents in unincorporated Jefferson Parish caused injury or death in 2024.
Collisions With Non-Motorized Road Users
According to CARTS, the following crashes occurred across Jefferson Parish in 2024:
Collisions with vulnerable road users were particularly harmful, causing one deceased bicyclist, 98 injured cyclists, five deceased pedestrians, and 128 injured pedestrians or passengers on personal conveyances.
Common Causes of Collisions in Metairie
The causes of collisions in Jefferson Parish, according to CARTS, include several factors:
- Inattentive driving: Inattention happens when a driver does not mentally focus on driving — they might be emotionally upset, tired, or daydreaming.
- Distracted driving: Distractions occur when drivers try to multitask — their hands, eyes, or minds are preoccupied with another activity.
- Following too closely: Drivers must follow other vehicles with enough space to react and brake safely. When a driver fails to follow at a safe distance, they can rear-end the other vehicle.
- Failing to yield: Most intersection crashes happen when a driver fails to yield the right of way.
How a Lawyer Can Help After a Car Accident in Metairie, LA
When a careless or aggressive driver injures you in a car accident, our lawyers provide the following assistance:
- Discussing your crash and advising you about your legal rights
- Gathering evidence and preparing an insurance claim
- Negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurer for a fair payout
- Filing a lawsuit if the insurer refuses to settle on reasonable terms
Contact Our Metairie Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Contact Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers for a free consultation to learn how our Metairie car accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your losses.