When you’re in a two-car accident in California, determining fault is difficult enough. But it becomes even more difficult when you’re involved a multi-car accident where anybody could be at fault. How do you determine who caused the accident so you can start seeking compensation?
How do you figure out fault in a multi-car accident?
As you put together a personal injury lawsuit, you’ll have to figure out who was at fault for the accident. You can start by talking to witnesses to see how the accident took place. They might be able to point out that one car slowed down or made a wrong turn, causing a chain reaction that led to the accident. You can also look at the police reports for more detailed information on the accident, including the information that you gave the police at the scene of the accident.
Additionally, you can use the damage that your vehicle sustained to determine how the accident took place. For example, if you sustained a lot of damage to the rear of the vehicle, you know that your car was rear-ended at some point. Your attorney could help you assess the damage to determine who was at fault.
Overall, you’ll have to prove that a driver showed negligence if you want to file a claim with their insurance company. This might involve proving that the driver was engaged in distracted driving or didn’t have their headlights on while driving through bad weather.
How can an attorney help you during this time?
An attorney could help you assess various pieces of evidence to help you determine who caused this accident. This could include the police report, eyewitness accounts, vehicle damage and more. Once you’ve established fault, your attorney could help you file a claim with the insurance company.
