While there are certainly exceptions to the rule, in all likelihood, if you drive long enough, you'll be involved in an auto accident.

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While it is certainly our prayer that the accident will be a simple fender-bender and that all parties will walk away uninjured, it would be a fair assessment to state that most all of us have lost friend or family to a fatal automobile accident.

Keeping in mind the inherent dangers of operating a vehicle, there are a number of things that drivers can do to decrease their odds of being involved in such an accident.

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In an article written by the law firm RedmannLaw.com, we see their list of the 10 Leading Causes For Car Accidents in Louisiana, and while some would appear as simple, common sense suggestions, others might be something you should consider working on today.

And if you look closely at the list, you'll see that only one is a true form of unavoidable accident.

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Should you possibly have a teenager that will soon get their license, it might be a good idea to print this list and have them commit these to memory. If it saves one life, then it's been a worthwhile effort.

The 10 Leading Causes For Car Accidents in Louisiana

Thankfully most car accidents in Louisiana are considered non-fatal, but we still have our fair share of fender benders and according to research, these are The 10 Leading Causes For Car Accidents in Louisiana

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