Unfortunately, negligent drivers can set off a car accident that ends up affecting multiple vehicles. These accidents—often referred to as multi-car pileups—can involve anywhere between 5 and 10 cars. Most commonly, multi-car pileups occur on highways where vehicles are traveling at high speeds—usually, 70 miles per hour or faster.
Unfortunately, multi-car pileups can often leave victims with catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, burns, or paralysis. If you have suffered injuries or damages in a multi-car pileup accident, it’s essential to seek legal representation. Working with a skilled car accident lawyer is the best way to ensure your rights are protected. Here is some important information to know about multi-car pileups in Texas.
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What to Know About Multi-Car Accidents in Texas
There are a variety of factors and conditions that can contribute to multi-car pileups. However, most commonly, multi-car pileups fall under one of the following three categories:
- Highway crashes. The high speeds on highways make them especially prone to multi-car pileups.
- Rear-end crashes. Often, rear-end collisions can have a domino effect, resulting in a multi-car pileup.
- Intersection crashes. When a driver is trying to race through a red light or fails to yield to the right of way at an intersection, they can set off a chain reaction crash, causing a multi-car pileup
While the context of every multi-car pileup is unique, most crashes involving multiple vehicles fall under one of these categories.
The Common Causes of Multi-Car Pileup Accidents in Texas
Multi-car accidents are more likely to result in serious injuries and damages than accidents involving only two vehicles. In multi-car pileup crashes, a vehicle can be hit many times from various directions. Additionally, there are usually additional hazards in the form of glass and metal being flown or crushed around the scene of the accident. While there are a variety of factors that contribute to multi-car pileups, some of the most common causes include:
- Speeding. When cars are traveling at high speeds, they have less control of the vehicle, less time to adapt to changing road conditions, and less time to appropriately slow down. Therefore, speeding vehicles at a much higher likelihood of causing a multi-car accident.
- Poor weather conditions. Many multi-car accidents occur because of poor weather conditions. When road conditions are bad due to snow, rain, or fog, drivers must adjust their driving accordingly. When drivers fail to slow down or maintain an appropriate distance between other vehicles in these conditions, they can cause multi-car crashes.
- Distracted driving. Behaviors such as eating, texting, drinking, or talking on the phone can all cause a driver to become distracted. When a driver’s focus is compromised, it creates the perfect recipe for multi-car accidents.
- Tailgating. Closely following a car in heavy traffic makes it difficult to slow down or stop, often causing a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions in certain conditions can commonly cause a chain reaction, involving multiple vehicles.
These are a few of the common causes of multi-car accidents. However, each case is unique and the best way to determine the factors at play in your accident is to consult a skilled personal injury lawyer
Contact the Personal Injury Lawyers at Sutliff & Stout
Getting into a car accident can be an extremely draining, emotional, and traumatic experience. If you have been involved in a multi-car pileup accident in Texas, it’s essential to seek legal counsel from a skilled personal injury lawyer. At Sutliff & Stout, we understand the stress accompanied by car accidents and are dedicated to taking a personalized approach to every case. Our firm has been recognized as one of the top 3 personal injury law firms in Houston, and our team has helped thousands of individuals with their car accident claims.
If you are looking to discuss your car accident case with a personal injury lawyer, the team at Sutliff & Stout is here to help. Call us today at (713) 405-1263 or contact us online to discuss your injury or car accident claim.
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