You might have read about the devastating multi-vehicle crash that happened in New Orleans on I-10 Thursday morning. The deadly pileup left two Louisiana men dead and dozens injured. At least 40 trucks, cars, vans, and other vehicles became entangled in the wreck. Witnesses placed the blame on dense clouds of black fog or smoke that left drivers unable to see.
Most of the major multi-vehicle crashes around the world result from dense fog. Smoke, blinding snow, and sun glare represent other reported causes of major multi-vehicle pileups. These serious chain-reaction wrecks tend to occur on heavily trafficked, multi-lane roadways like U.S. freeways and German autobahns.
When the leading vehicles on these roadways encounter sudden banks of fog or other conditions obscuring visibility and the vehicles around them, they are generally traveling at high speeds. They might crash into the vehicles in front of or beside them. If they suddenly slow or stop to avoid colliding with those ahead of them, other vehicles traveling behind may rear-end them at high speed.
Drivers and passengers encountering sudden pockets of limited visibility might hear vehicles crashing up ahead. But without the ability to see where safety lies, they might not be able to avoid becoming part of the pile-up. Hundreds of vehicles may eventually take part in the multi-vehicle pileup. The pileup might even end up with more than one focal point.
Trucks, cars, buses, and motorcycles might all take part in the deadly mix. Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries from more than one impact and experience catastrophic or fatal injuries as a result. Trapped in the wreckage, they experience danger from additional crashes and fires that ignite in the damaged vehicles.
Investigating a multi-vehicle pileup and determining its true causes is difficult. Liability may be shared among numerous parties. Your medical expenses from such an accident could be considerably higher than from an ordinary vehicle accident.
Your chances of recovering financial compensation for your injuries could be greatly enhanced when you retain a Houston accident lawyer experienced in the intricacies of complex accident investigations and case preparation. If you’ve been injured in a multi-vehicle crash, contact our experienced trial lawyers at Denena & Points for a free legal consultation.
Our sound advice could help you understand your legal options and make wise choices to maximize your financial recovery. Download our free e-book on important things you need to know after a serious Houston accident to help you get started. And call us toll free at 877-307-9500 or contact us electronically through our website. Let us help you recover.