Multi Vehicle Accidents

At Gruber Law Offices, LLC, we are proud of our outstanding level of service to those we represent. After a multi vehicle accident, you may be suffering from serious injuries, and may not know where to turn. Our approach has proven to be effective and our team has recovered millions in damages for our clients over our years in practice.

Wisconsin Car Accident Statistics for Multi Vehicle Accidents

The winter weather conditions in Wisconsin make it far more likely for multi vehicle accidents to take place. One vehicle travelling too fast for conditions can lead to many vehicles colliding, with several injuries or deaths. A driver who violates the law with excessive speed or drives a vehicle at a speed that is dangerous on icy or snowy roads puts everyone at risk of death.

The statistics indicate the numbers of multi vehicle accidents in Wisconsin in 2012:

191 multi vehicle accidents
281 deaths to vehicle occupants involved passenger cars
128 deaths to vehicle occupants involved trucks or SUVs

Types of Injuries in Multi Vehicle Accidents

The injuries sustained in a multi vehicle accident range from minor muscular injuries to catastrophic or fatal injuries. Cases involving commercial trucks often lead to multi vehicle accidents. When a truck jackknifes or impacts another vehicle on the side while travelling on the highway it can easily push vehicles into oncoming lanes or adjacent lanes. The injuries could include:

Spinal cord injuries
Brain injuries
Broken bones
Internal injuries
Amputations
Muscular injuries
Severe lacerations with permanent scarring
Death

Causes of Multi Vehicle Accidents

The causes of multi vehicle accidents can be weather related or could be the result of a faulty auto part or system, such as a sudden tire blowout leading the vehicle to loose control.

There are high numbers of people who consume alcohol who are behind the wheel and are less capable of making split second decisions. Alcohol also impairs judgment and promotes unsafe driving which may lead to a multi vehicle accident.

Driver distraction is also a contributing factor to these types of accidents. A driver who is daydreaming, eating, texting, or engaged in any other activity that has drawn their attention off the road ahead can drift out of lanes into oncoming traffic. Another common result of distracted driving is when the driver isn’t watching the road and crashes into the rear of a stopped vehicle, causing a chain reaction.

Compensation: How Much is Your Case Worth?

Every case is unique with regard to the level of injury and the long term impact upon the victim. The types of damages that will be pursued include:

Economic Damages
rear-end-collision5 Medical bills, doctor bills, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, loss of income from work (now and future), and other costs.

Non-Economic Damages
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Pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of quality of life, etc.

At Gruber Law Offices, LLC, we are prepared to fight for justice and full compensation. As a team of aggressive auto accident litigators, we are recognized throughout the legal community as being at the top of the field in personal injury law. Call us for a free case evaluation.

Sources:

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Fatality Facts

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