Who Is Liable in a Chain Reaction Car Accident?

Liability may be challenging to determine in an accident involving two or more vehicles. Chain reaction collisions may result in multiple rear-end accidents or a pile-up crash involving multiple drivers. Determining fault for a chain-reaction car accident is more complex than a straightforward accident affecting two drivers. You will likely need the knowledgeable legal guidance of an experienced Texas car accident lawyer to help conduct an investigation into the accident to hold a party accountable for the losses you have suffered in a chain reaction collision.

At Dale R. Rose, PLLC, we have helped countless car accident victims recover the financial compensation they deserve due to someone else’s negligence. For a comprehensive assessment of your claim and help determining liability in a chain reaction accident, speak with a skilled Texas car accident lawyer during your complimentary consultation. 

Chain Reaction Car Accidents in Texas 

A chain reaction car accident is a sequence of rear-end impacts or pile-ups caused by the front of one vehicle striking the rear end of another vehicle, and so on. This typically happens when one driver causes a chain reaction by crashing into another driver with enough force to propel the vehicle forward into the car in front. 

To determine liability in this type of accident, it is essential to obtain the help of an experienced Texas car accident lawyer in order to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the accident. Sometimes driver error, driver distraction, or negligence, is the main cause of a chain reaction accident on congested roads. At Dale R. Rose, PLLC, we handle all aspects of your claim to recover the compensation you deserve.

How to Determine Liability in a Chain Reaction Car Accident in Texas 

A chain reaction car accident may be severe and cause significant injuries, such as whiplash, TBIs, or broken bones. Texas follows modified comparative fault when more than one party shares the responsibility for the accident. Based on evidence, the jury may calculate damages based on economic losses sustained in the accident and the percentage of liability that belongs to each party. The victim’s damages are reduced by a percentage of the share of fault. You are disqualified from recovering compensatory damages if you are determined to be over 50% responsible for the collision.

Overall, most of the time in a chain reaction car accident, the driver of the initial vehicle that makes contact with another vehicle in the accident is liable for resultant collisions. Determining liability for a chain reaction accident requires an extensive investigation into the cause of the initial impact. The objective of an investigation is to find the source of the chain reaction who is required to pay for damages, including victims’ medical bills, property damage, and other expenses. 

Speak With an Experienced Texas Car Accident Lawyer at Dale R. Rose, PLLC

At Dale R. Rose, PLLC, we understand the complexities of determining liability in a chain reaction car accident. We will help you conduct an exhaustive investigation into the accident, including analyzing police reports, speaking with witnesses, and even retaining experts to create accident reconstructions to determine the order of impact. 

We have over 25 years of experience helping countless victims throughout North Texas recover the compensation they deserve due to driver negligence in chain reaction car accidents. Schedule a no-cost consultation today by calling (972) 634-7673 or fill out our contact form for skilled legal guidance in determining liability in a chain reaction car accident and to fight for the justice you deserve.