Have You Been Injured in a Multi-Car Accident?
In a matter of seconds, even the most careful drivers can be entangled in a multi car accident. Often people injured in a Multi-Car Accident is through no fault of their own. Many reasons stem as to why multiple car accidents occur, including:
- Sudden slow down
- Debris
- Distracted drivers
- Bad weather
- Drowsy drivers
- Speeding
This creates quite a challenge as to who should be held liable in the event of a multiple car accident. An experienced personal injury attorney can help with this challenge. Most multiple vehicle accidents normally start with one individual which causes a chain of events to occur from that point forward, however an investigation of the collision may need to take place in order to get a better understanding of who may be at fault. If there is a multiple car collision, having a police report on hand describing what may have occurred during an accident is a vital piece of information that may help reduce your risk of fault.
In most circumstances, a driver will rarely accept fault in a multiple car accident, and often fingers will be pointed in every direction as to who may have caused the accident.
Any collision can result in injuries, but multiple vehicles accidents can cause more significant injuries due to the nature of being hit by more than one car. These injuries can something as minor as a scrape, to something as serious as broken bones or severe brain trauma. These injuries can result in lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. Information from the national highway traffic safety administration states: about 12% of car accidents are chain reaction/multiple vehicle accidents, and from that 40% of those crashes have fatalities. The seriousness of injuries that can occur from multi-car accidents is apparent. If you were injured in a multi-car accident and need help fighting the insurance companies, call us for your free consultation.
12% of car accidents are multiple vehicle accidents & 40% of those crashes result in fatalities.
