Causation and Liability Following a Multi-Vehicle Accident in Georgia

That driver would likely blame the icy conditions on the accident rather than his or her speed.

Often an investigation is required to discover negligent conduct of another driver that caused or contributed to an accident. A recent Macon truck accident illustrates some of difficult legal causation issues that are common following an injury accident.

A log truck driver attempting to avoid a car that had pulled out in front of him flipped spilling logs that then hit a third vehicle. Reports indicated at least four people were injured. While the sheriff’s office investigates, the cause remains unknown. It is possible that the negligent actions of one or several of the drivers may have contributed to the pile-up crash.

To recovery compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of another driver, it is necessary to prove four elements:

Uncovering a negligent act is often difficult. The driver of the car that pulled in front of the truck is unlikely to admit to a distraction. Review of phone records, however, could show that the driver had just sent or received a text message.

It might be that several negligent acts occurred. Maybe the truck driver was speeding and thus could not stop in time. The analysis of skid marks may provide information on how fast his vehicle was moving. Sorting out the various causes of an accident and assessing liability may required the assistance of experts, such as accident reconstructionists.

While an insurance company may want to settle quickly, protect your financial future by consulting an experienced personal injury attorney. Compensation may be available to cover past and future medical bills, lost earnings, as well as pain and suffering.