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Who Should You Sue If You Get Injured In A Multiple-Vehicle Collision?

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When you get injured in a two-vehicle car accident, it is easy to establish liability and sue for personal injury. However, in a multiple-vehicle crash, determining who was at fault can be difficult. If you want compensation for any injuries suffered, you have to know who to sue. This is especially true in at-fault states where compensation solely relies on identifying the negligent party. Therefore, as you prepare to file your claim, note the following parties who may be potentially liable for the accident.

Driver Responsible for the Accident

In most cases, the driver who started it all is usually held liable for the chain reaction. For example, if they were distracted while driving and hit emergency brakes at a red light, they can be held responsible for causing a multiple-vehicle collision. Thus, you should file a claim against the driver's insurance company. However, there are cases when this particular driver cannot be liable for the accident. For example, if the driver crashed due to poor visibility resulting from bad weather, you may not be able to pin liability on them.

Driver Who Violated State or Traffic Laws

If one of the drivers was partially or wholly responsible for the accident after violating traffic or state laws, they could be held accountable. Below are some examples of violations that could trigger chain reaction crashes.

  • Someone was driving while drunk and they caused a multiple-vehicle collision
  • One of the drivers was texting while driving and they failed to brake when the crash occurred
  • A driver was speeding above the set limit
  • A driver failed to stop at a red or stop sign and contributed to the accident

You can sue the above parties for partial or full compensation, depending on how their actions contributed to your injuries. For example, if the driver behind you was texting and they rammed into you, you can sue them for most of your injuries.

Negligent Public Agency

A multiple-vehicle collision isn't always blamed on the drivers. The responsible party could be a negligent public agency that was expected to create ideal conditions on the road. Examples of negligence include the following:

  • Failure to maintain traffic lights
  • Failure to clear obstacles on the road
  • Failure to fix dangerous potholes in the middle of the road
  • Poor road conditions that should have been addressed by the agency

You have the burden to prove that the agency in question was directly or substantially responsible for the crash. For example, if the local authorities failed to maintain traffic lights at an intersection and a collision due to confusion, you can sue them for your injuries. 

Proving liability in a multiple-vehicle accident can be hard. Work with an experienced car accident attorney to ensure you get adequate compensation for your injuries.  

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17 August 2020