Houston Lawyers for Multiple Vehicle Accidents

Multi car or multi vehicle accidents, also known as chain reaction or pile up accidents, involve 3 or more vehicles. These happen on highways or busy intersections where speed and volume of traffic increases the likelihood of these types of accidents.

Multi Vehicle Accident Causes

Here are some of the causes:

• Distracted Driving: Texting, eating or adjusting the radio takes your eyes off the road.
• Speeding: Going over the speed limit reduces reaction time and makes the impact worse.
• Bad Weather: Rain, fog or ice makes for a hazardous driving environment.
• Tailgating: Following too close doesn’t leave enough space to stop safely.
• Sudden Lane Changes: Sudden movements can catch other drivers off guard and cause accidents.

Who’s at Fault in a Multi Vehicle Accident?

Determining fault in a multi vehicle accident is tricky with so many parties involved. Texas is a modified comparative fault state, meaning each party’s percentage of fault affects their ability to recover. If you’re more than 50% at fault you can’t recover.

What to Do After a Multi Vehicle Accident

1. Safety First: Move to a safe location if possible and check for injuries.
2. Call 911: Report the accident and ask for medical help if needed.
3. Document the Scene: Take pictures of the vehicles, damages and any road conditions.
4. Get Info: Get contact and insurance information from all parties and witnesses.
5. See a Doctor: Even if injuries seem minor see a doctor ASAP.
6. Call an Attorney: Hire a Houston car accident lawyer to protect your rights and guide the claims process.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Investigate the Accident If the Police Are Already Investigating?

While law enforcement is investigating the accident and reconstructing what happened, their focus is not on your insurance claim or getting you fair compensation for your injuries.

Depending on where the accident happened, agencies like the Houston Police Department or Texas Highway Patrol will likely investigate and provide a report of their findings. While these reports can be helpful, they’re often focused on the criminal charges or traffic violations.

However, police investigations may not catch all the evidence that’s not relevant to their goals. At The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, our Houston car accident lawyers will review all the evidence, including what the police may have missed, to build your case and get you the most compensation.

Who Do I Sue If Multiple People Caused My Injuries?

In multi vehicle accidents, it’s common for multiple drivers to be at fault for your injuries. These are called “indivisible injuries” where more than one party is at fault but it’s hard to determine how much each person’s actions caused your damages.

In Texas, the courts will hold all parties responsible jointly and severally liable for damages when fault can’t be divided. This means you can sue all parties for the full amount of your damages and sue any one of them and they’ll pay the entire amount and then go after the other at-fault parties for their share.

The “One Satisfaction” Rule

The “One Satisfaction” rule is all about fairness. It prevents accident victims from getting more than the full value of their claim. Under this rule you can only recover the total amount of your damages once. If you get full recovery from one at-fault party you can’t seek additional money from the other parties responsible.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja

• Experience: Our team has extensive experience handling multi-vehicle accident cases in Houston.
• Personalized Attention: We provide compassionate and dedicated representation tailored to your unique situation.
• Contingency Fee Basis: You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Us Today

If you’ve been injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Houston, don’t go through the process alone. Contact The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore your options for recovery.