Day after day, there are reports of car wrecks on I-285, in Cobb County, and anywhere else you drive in Georgia. A two-car accident can cause traffic delays and headaches for those involved, but multi-car wrecks can be even worse. Multi-car collisions usually occur on highways at high speeds and in low-visibility conditions. Sometimes, an additional accident occurs when someone swerves off the road or into another lane to avoid the collision ahead.
With multi-car accidents come complicated cases, including more insurance companies to deal with. Not only do you have to address your physical injuries, but you also have to determine and prove who was at fault, who damaged your car, and whether you damaged someone else’s vehicle. From there, you will contact your insurance company and provide all of the necessary documentation for an insurance adjuster to begin reviewing the accident.
To help alleviate some worry, we’ve put together some tips we’ve learned during our years of litigating multi-car wrecks, tractor trailer (18-wheeler) accidents, and motorcycle collisions in Georgia.
Causes of Multi-Car Wrecks
Multi-car accidents are usually caused by one or more of the following:
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Rubbernecking
- Poor weather conditions (e.g., rain, ice, etc.)
- Chain reactions
- Cars crossing into other lanes
What the Trial Process Is Like
In theory, the trial process for a multi-car accident personal injury claim or wrongful death claim is the same as it would be for a single car accident. However, with multiple defendants, insurance companies, and automobiles, multi-car trials become complicated. It’s not something every lawyer can handle, but we’ve worked hard to secure over $50 million in verdicts in multi-car wreck trials and other cases.
Your lawyer must be able to:
- Prove who was at fault. This can be tricky, depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, but it isn’t impossible. It can be done by interviewing witnesses and visiting and reconstructing the scene with experts. A personal injury lawyer should determine whether a driver was distracted so much that if he hadn’t been distracted, he could have avoided the wreck. Other questions we fight to answer include whether or not the car that caused the accident needed repairs, whether the driver acted negligently or recklessly by speeding or breaking other traffic laws, and whether or not the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.
- Prove your damages. Damages entail more than just medical expenses and the cost of repairing your automobile. They can also include pain and suffering for you and your family, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. Personal injury lawyers usually hire experts to draft reports that help juries understand why you’re asking for such damages and why you deserve them.
- Fight for your rights against multiple insurance companies.
Recovering from a multi-car accident can be overwhelming, but an experienced Georgia personal injury law firm can help. Call 833-LEGALGA to discuss your case with attorney Joel Williams today. There is no obligation and the consultation is free.
