Large Trucks, Multi-Vehicle Crashes, and Personal Injury

 Posted on December 17, 2024 in Car Accidents

On December 10, an unusual crash involving commercial vehicles, an overpass, and a metal camera pole shook Houston. A concrete truck crashed into a meal delivery truck before flying off an overpass, hitting a nearby metal camera pole and falling onto the lower roadway. The concrete truck’s driver was killed, the meal delivery driver was severely injured, and others were hurt. A total of five vehicles were involved.

While a repeat of these circumstances is unlikely, this crash highlights several points that apply to personal injury cases. Who is liable in multiple-vehicle wrecks? How complicated are truck accident claims involving commercial vehicles? Consult a knowledgeable El Paso, TX personal injury attorney for assistance if a truck accident injured you or claimed the life of someone you love.

Who Is at Fault in Multiple-Vehicle Wrecks?

Investigating an accident when only two vehicles are involved is usually straightforward, although if one is a commercial vehicle, that adds some complexity. When several cars and trucks collide in a pileup, an accident reconstruction could be necessary to understand the causes and place blame where it belongs.

Pileups do not happen simultaneously; instead, they usually result from a chain reaction of multiple individual impacts. Car A hits truck B, which then collides with motorcycle C, and so on. One car could be struck several times by different vehicles from various directions. Each impact can injure drivers and their passengers or make their initial injuries worse. Common injuries in chain-reaction collisions include:

• Crushing injuries

• Multiple broken bones

• Whiplash, concussions, and soft tissue injuries

• Organ damage

• Spinal cord and brain injuries

While the at-fault party for the first collision is often to blame for subsequent crashes, others could also share liability. For instance, a driver who was following too closely might not be able to avoid hitting the pileup from the rear.

Every collision is different, regardless of how many vehicles are involved. It takes a skilled lawyer to investigate pile-ups and identify all the contributing parties. If there are ten at-fault parties in a crash, ten insurance companies will be blaming someone else and attempting to avoid paying your claim. You deserve compensation, and we know how to get it.

Are Commercial Vehicle Wreck Cases Complicated?

With semis, concrete trucks, and other commercial vehicles, several parties could share liability for an accident. Cargo loaders, parts manufacturers, maintenance companies, and others may have contributed to the role a vehicle played in your collision. If the wreck is also a pile-up, your case can be even more complicated.

Most people are unable to navigate these cases effectively on their own, often resulting in minimal settlements that do not address all the damages involved. Trust us to help you secure the highest possible amount.

Consult an Experienced El Paso, TX Truck Accident Lawyer

The more complicated your accident claim, the more important it is that you work with a competent El Paso, TX personal injury lawyer from Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC. Call 915-250-0700 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.