A car accident involving two vehicles can be bad enough, but a car accident caused by a chain reaction can cause a very serious amount of damage. Determining who is at fault can also be complicated because multiple cars are involved. A car might crash into you, but this car might have been pushed by another car that was ultimately at fault for all of the damage. These types of accidents are almost impossible to sort out without the consultation of a vehicle accident attorney.
Why These Accidents Are So Confusing
Chain accidents most often occur during bad weather conditions. Therefore, when you are contacting the insurance provider of a motorist who you believe might be at fault for the accident, the insurance provider might argue that the accident was an "act of God." This would essentially mean that the accident was caused by weather and the insurance provider would try to use this fact to avoid being held liable.
While the insurance provider might want to blame the weather on the accident, the most common cause of a car accident is human error. However, you will need help from a vehicle accident attorney to find out who was negligent.
Examples of Negligence
The accident might have been the result of driver inexperience, distracted driving, texting while driving, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If your attorney can find evidence to prove any of these allegations, the driver might be considered responsible for the accident.
A car accident reconstructionist can piece together everything that happened to determine how the accident occurred. Car accidents can often happen very quickly, and you might not remember exactly what happened.
Comparative Negligence
You might be considered partially at fault for the accident. However, to maximize your compensation, you will need to prove that the other parties are more at fault for the chain accident. For example, if you would normally be compensated $100,000 for your injuries, but you were found to be 10% at fault, you may only be compensated $90,000.
Calculating Damages
There are all sorts of injuries that are common during a chain reaction accident. You might have suffered from broken bones, sprains, strains, internal injuries, a dislocated joint, or a traumatic brain injury. You will not only need to calculate the current medical expenses you will encounter but future medical expenses. After calculating your damages, you will be able to pursue a settlement.
Contact a local vehicle accident lawyer if you were involved in an accident.
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