lake charles car accident attorneys

Driving on the roads of Lake Charles should not be a dangerous activity. And yet, each year, thousands of residents are involved in serious crashes. Negligent drivers turn routine commutes into devastatingly painful events with lasting physical and financial consequences. An expert Lake Charles car accident lawyer from Morris & Dewett helps you fight against powerful insurance companies that prioritize profits over fair compensation.

Car Accident Lawyers in Lake Charles, LA

After a serious collision, having a dedicated car accident lawyer in Lake Charles can dramatically change your recovery outcome. Insurance companies use sophisticated tactics to minimize payouts, taking advantage of victims during their most vulnerable moments. Without experienced legal representation, you face corporations with teams of adjusters and law firms whose sole purpose is to reduce your compensation.

Morris & Dewett levels the playing field with decades of experience fighting for Lake Charles car accident victims. We understand Louisiana’s unique legal system and how to deal with insurance companies that do not have your best interest at heart.

Local Expertise in Lake Charles, LA

Our attorneys have built deep connections throughout the Lake Charles community and regularly appear before local judges, which gives us invaluable insight into their preferences and decision-making patterns. Our local knowledge extends beyond courtrooms to the specific hazards of Lake Charles roads, including the unique dangers of the I-10 bridge, the traffic patterns around major industrial employers, and other local factors that contribute to serious accidents.

Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Lake Charles

Calcasieu Parish had 2,322 intersection crashes and 1,102 roadway departure crashes in 2024 alone. These accidents contribute to the parish’s rate of 15.22 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents.

The most dangerous intersections in the parish include:

• US-90 interchange with US-171: This major highway interchange can cause catastrophic high-speed collisions as vehicles merge from one highway into the other.
• Kirby Street and Ryan Street: Poor visibility and heavy commercial vehicle traffic make this intersection especially dangerous for pedestrians and smaller vehicles.
• Common Street and Kirby Street: Confusing traffic patterns and inadequate signage lead distracted drivers to cause accidents in this busy downtown intersection.
• Hodges Street and 7th Street: Long-time residents know to approach this intersection with extreme caution due to its history of serious accidents.

The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is another serious crash hotspot. Its narrow 11-foot lanes provide minimal margin for error compared to standard 12-foot lanes, and its steep approach grades force vehicles to climb and descend sharply with minimal visibility. Originally designed to handle only 37,000 daily crossings, this bridge now struggles under 90,000 daily crossings, earning it the nickname of the death trap by Lake Charles locals.

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Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Typical Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents

Car accidents leave victims with deep physical trauma that often lasts long after vehicles are repaired. Common injuries include whiplash and neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and fractures, spinal cord injuries, internal organ damage, psychological trauma including PTSD, facial injuries and scarring, and in the worst cases, wrongful death.

Special Legal Considerations in Lake Charles

Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations

Louisiana cuts off your right to pursue compensation two years from the accident date. Missing this deadline by even a single day will cause you to lose your ability to recover damages permanently. Evidence disappears quickly, and documentation becomes harder to obtain with each passing week.

Navigating Comparative Negligence

Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault system that allows you to recover damages even when you share blame for the accident. However, the amount you are able to recover is reduced by your fault percentage. Insurance adjusters exploit this system by aggressively asserting shared blame to minimize payouts. An experienced Lake Charles car accident attorney knows how to counter these tactics with evidence that accurately assigns responsibility.

Representative Results

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$409 Million Wrongful Death

A tragic case where an impaired driver of a commercial vehicle ran a red light, then collided with our client, causing serious bodily injury to the mother and the loss of life of her daughter.

$49 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

An impaired driver of a stolen vehicle driving the wrong way collided with our client head-on, resulting in brain injury and multiple broken bones.

$32.2 Million Industrial / Workplace

Failure to maintain proper safety protocols led to an explosion at an industrial plant causing a series of catastrophic injuries from broken bones, burns, spinal injury, and mental anguish.

$31.5 Million Industrial / Workplace

Brain and spinal injuries followed an oil-field company failing to maintain equipment and provide a safe work site.

$17.2 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Client was struck head-on by a disconnected load of an 18-wheeler that crossed the median causing broken bones and amputation.

$13 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

On the interstate, an 18-wheeler failed to yield right of way then made an unsafe lane change causing the accident which resulted in major bone breaks, damaged organs, and ultimately a leg amputation.

$12.1 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle failed to stop at a red light subsequently crashing into our client causing serious brain injury and permanent loss of function.

$7 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

When the other vehicle struck our client, the result was a major hemorrhage and a stroke.

$7 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

An 18-wheeler cut across traffic on an illegal left turn and hit our client, who suffered neck and back injuries.

$6.2 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A fatigued commercial-vehicle driver fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended our client, leaving our client with severe neck and back injuries.

$5 Million Wrongful Death

A hydraulic line exploded at a job site, taking the life of our client's loved one.

$4 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Our client's vehicle was struck by the at-fault vehicle, resulting in neck and back injuries.

$3.2 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

While our client was stopped, the at-fault driver rear-ended our client's vehicle and set it on fire, leaving our client seriously hurt.

$3.1 Million Wrongful Death

An 18-wheeler caused a fatal collision that took the life of our client's loved one.

$3 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle struck and killed our client's loved one, who was on foot.

$3 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Out on the highway, the at-fault driver hit our client.

$2.9 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Our client was rear-ended by the other driver and seriously injured.

$2.8 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

On the highway, an unsecured load came off an 18-wheeler and struck our client's vehicle, causing orthopedic injuries.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is decided on its own facts. See our full case results.

Your Lake Charles Injury Attorneys

Founding partners Trey Morris and Justin Dewett lead every Lake Charles injury case Morris & Dewett takes.

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Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Move vehicles out of traffic when possible. Call 911 and request police and medical response. Document the scene with photos from multiple angles. Collect witness names and contact information. Seek medical evaluation within 24 hours, even if you feel relatively unharmed. Notify your insurer within the timeframe specified by your policy. Avoid providing recorded statements to other parties’ insurers before speaking with your attorney. Preserve all medical bills, repair estimates, and documentation of missed work. Contact a Lake Charles car accident attorney before accepting any settlement offers.