Car crashes are a headache, but multi-vehicle crashes are a nightmare. Euphemisms aside, multiple car and truck accidents can result in thousands of dollars in property damage, medical bills, and additional damages. Determining liability alone can take months, sometimes years, and may involve more than 10 parties and complex subrogation. If one of the drivers was traveling in the scope of employment, their employer or contractor may also be liable. Whatever the circumstances of your multi-vehicle collision claims case may be, you should strongly consider contacting a personal injury attorney prior to making a statement to the insurance companies.
Handling Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Litigating multi-vehicle collision claims can be cumbersome, but the attorneys at Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center are up to the challenge. If you were recently in a multi-vehicle collision, you should first seek medical help, and inform your adjuster that you were in an accident. You are under no obligation to provide a statement to opposing adjusters immediately. Call us first to discuss a course of action. We will gather all evidence including police reports, medical records, and witness statements. Multi-car collisions require sufficient communication between all parties.
The most important factor in a multiple vehicle collision is determining which driver(s) is liable. Several questions are posed. Was the crash the result of a chain reaction? Were multiple vehicles stopped for traffic, and the last car in the chain was not paying attention, causing a collision? Were two or three cars tailgating or following too close, resulting in a rear-end collision; or maybe debris was in the road, a car swerved into another lane resulting in a multi-vehicle collision? Sometimes it is necessary to hire an accident reconstructionist or other subject matter expert to render testimony and provide an expert opinion on the subject matter. The goal is to determine who is at fault, and which parties the plaintiff can file a claim against. This allows your attorney to build the strongest case and seek the most favorable outcome on your behalf.
Potential Outcomes for Plaintiffs
Occasionally defendants file cross-claims or counterclaims to contest their level of negligence. Parties have the option to pursue mediation. Mediation allows each party to speak to the mediatory confidentially about their opinion of the case, how it occurred, and their stake in it, with no bearing on the other party. The mediator speaks with each party consecutively, trying to reach reconciliation or a compromise based on the needs of the other parties. Mediation can be cheaper and more efficient, but it does not always work and it is not binding. If no resolution is reached through mediation, litigation remains an option for which our attorneys are prepared. When more than two parties are involved, plaintiffs require aggressive representation to assure their interests are met. Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center attorneys are assertive advocates. Our clients do not need to settle for less than what their claim is worth just because multiple parties are involved.
Speak to Our Attorneys Today
If you were involved in a multi-vehicle accident, you may have a claim for damages. You should speak to an attorney as soon as possible to preserve your right to file. Multi-vehicle collisions are convoluted and difficult to litigate, but our lawyers are experienced in this field. We will ensure your interests are heard and that you receive adequate compensation for your damages and injuries. Call Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center today for a consultation to discuss your options.
