If you suffer injuries in a multi-vehicle accident in New Mexico, you must prove which driver was at fault in causing your collision in order to receive the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. These cases can be much more complicated than crashes involving just two autos. You will need the assistance of an experienced car accident attorney if you want to win your case.
Common Causes of Multi-Vehicle Accidents
There are many reasons that negligent drivers cause multi-car pile-ups, and more than one person may be partially to blame. Common causes of these accidents include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating another vehicle
- Drowsy driving
- Distracted driving, such as talking on a cell phone, texting, or fiddling with vehicle instrument controls
- Intoxication
- Not driving for weather conditions
- Failing to follow traffic laws, such as failing to yield at an intersection, not using turn signals, or making an unsafe lane change
How to Identify the Negligent Drivers
An experienced lawyer will know how to conduct a thorough investigation of your collision to determine who was at fault in causing it. He may recommend retaining an accident reconstruction expert who can examine the evidence and create a reenactment of how your crash happened.
As part of his investigation, your attorney will collect and analyze evidence that will help him identify the negligent drivers. This can include the following:
- Pictures of the accident scene and damage to the vehicles
- Police report
- Witness statements
- Surveillance tapes from nearby businesses
- Traffic camera footage
- Statements of any drivers involved in the collision
- Cell phone records
Negotiating Your Settlement Can Be Complicated
Because more than one driver may have caused your accident, you may have to file claims for compensation with more than one insurance company. They may try to point the finger at each other in an effort to deny any liability or reduce the amount they have to pay in settlement of your claim. A lawyer will be able to conduct complex negotiations with multiple insurance companies simultaneously to ensure that you receive what you deserve in your settlement.
If you were injured in a multi-vehicle crash, our experienced car accident attorneys are here to provide you with the personalized legal assistance that you need. To learn more about your legal options and how we can help, call our Roswell office today to schedule your no-obligation consultation.
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