If you were injured in a multi-vehicle pileup, you should seek immediate medical attention. Doctors will diagnose your injuriesand provide a treatment plan. As soon as your injuries are stable, consider hiring a Baltimore car accident lawyer. Your personal injury attorney will determine fault for the multi-vehicle pileup and lead your case to a fair settlement or verdict.
Determining fault for a multi-vehicle accident may require a thorough investigation, a strong understanding of the legal concept of comparative fault, and a complicated calculation that assigns fair blame to all at-fault parties. Allow an attorney with experience and training to handle your case—you just worry about recovery.
Who Is at Fault for a Multi-Vehicle Pileup? Your Car Accident Lawyer Will Find Out.
There are many scenarios in which multiple vehicles can accumulate into a pileup. From accidents on a highway to intersection crashes, there are many cases where one accident leads to several more, ultimately causing extensive injuries and vehicle damage.
If you were injured in a multi-car accident, It is possible that:
One Driver Is at Fault
Envision a scenario in which:
- A truck driver is traveling on a four-lane highway packed with vehicles.
- The driver is intoxicated, and they overcorrect after their vehicle begins to veer out of their lane.
- The truck driver slams into the vehicle next to them, pushing that vehicle across three lanes of traffic.
- The truck and the vehicle it initially collided with hit several other vehicles in a chain reaction.
In this case, the impaired truck driver may be solely responsible for the damages of everyone else involved in the collision (and the resulting pileup).
Multiple Drivers Are at Fault
When two vehicles collide, one motorist usually did something wrong. When multiple vehicles collide, multiple motorists may have done something wrong.
Consider an example where:
- A speeding motorist rear-ends your vehicle.
- After the first collision, you feel a second jarring impact.
- You learn that another speeding motorist couldn’t stop before hitting the back of the vehicle that first rear-ended you.
In this case, both speeding motorists may share liability for your damages, especially if you suffered any additional injuries because of the second impact.
A Non-Motorist Is at Fault
Some multi-car crashes don’t result from driver negligence. Consider a case where:
- The traffic light at a busy intersection has been malfunctioning for hours, leaving motorists to navigate the intersection using their own judgment.
- There is a serious series of collisions where multiple vehicles collide in the middle of the intersection.
In this case, the municipality that failed to maintain or fix the traffic signals may be liable for the accident victims’ damages.
Each multi-vehicle accident requires careful examination. If you hire a car accident attorney as soon as possible, they will determine who is liable for your accident-related damages.
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If You Were Injured in the Pileup, You Deserve Compensation for Injury-Related Damages
Your Baltimore personal injury lawyer will first determine who is at fault for your damages after a multi-vehicle pileup—others may be liable for other victims’ damages, as these accidents can cause a complicated web of liability.
Then, your car accident attorney will determine who should cover the cost of your damages, which may include:
- All accident-related medical expenses
- Pain and suffering, which can include conditions like anxiety, depression, physical pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and lost quality of life
- Lost income, diminished earning capacity, and other professional damages
- The cost of repairing your vehicle, paying for temporary transportation, and replacing any damaged personal property
Some survivors of multi-vehicle crashes need counseling, medication, and other treatments to help them overcome pain and suffering. If you seek such treatment, your attorney will include the cost of treatment in your personal injury claim.
You Deserve Justice If You’ve Lost a Loved One Due to a Multi-Vehicle Pileup
Multi-vehicle car accidents generally pose a greater risk to victims due to the possibility of several impacts. If you have lost a loved one in such an accident, a Baltimore wrongful death lawyer from our team will seek justice for:
- Your grief (and other types of pain and suffering)
- Loss of consortium
- Lost financial support
- Funeral costs
- All other harm resulting from the wrongful death
Personal injury attorneys fight for fair compensation for their clients, but they do much more than that. Your legal team will protect you, be a strong source of support, and provide you with some peace of mind throughout this challenging time.
How Your Car Accident Lawyer Will Fight for You to Get Back on Your Feet
Much goes into a car accident claim or personal injury lawsuit, especially when it relates to a multi-vehicle collision. Some of the duties your lawyer will be responsible for include:
Proving Fault
Your legal team will review:
- Witness statements
- Video footage
- One or more police reports
- All other evidence related to your accident
They will determine which party (or parties) caused the accident and which of those parties (or their insurers) are liable for your losses.
Documenting Economic and Non-Economic Damages
Your legal team will compile medical records, healthcare bills, vehicle repair invoices, and all other proof of your accident-related damages.
Negotiating for a Fair Settlement
Your car accident lawyer will communicate their settlement demands to liable parties, including any responsible insurers. They may need multiple rounds of negotiations to secure a fair offer.
Completing Any Necessary Lawsuit
If you decide to sue one or more at-fault drivers after the multi-vehicle pileup, your lawyer will lead the legal process for you.
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Our car accident lawyers must be mindful of statutes like Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101, which imposes a deadline for filing car accident lawsuits. Do not wait to speak with our team, as we can provide specific legal advice based on your unique circumstances.
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