Recently, a truck driver died following an accident involving three 18 wheelers on Interstate 10 near Diamondhead. Local authorities report that the driver became trapped inside his truck when it caught fire. The 44 year old victim was from Georgia. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that two of the trucks were rear-ended, creating a domino effect. The first truck collided into the rear of a semi truck, causing the trucks to become entangled and a fire to erupt. One of the semi trucks then rammed into a tanker. The tanker was transporting a corrosive chemical, but fortunately none of the chemical leaked out of the truck. An accident reconstructionist is still working to uncover the cause of the accident.
Chain Reaction Truck Accidents
Any tractor trailer accident has the potential to cause serious injury or death. When multiple tractor trailers or multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, often many people will be injured or killed. Chain reaction crashes are defined as any accident involving several vehicles with one or more vehicles starting a series of events that led to the accidents.
There are several types of chain reaction crashes. An example of a simple form of a chain reaction accident would be several vehicles stopped at a light and one slams into the vehicle in front of it, sending that car or truck into the following car. In this instance, the vehicle that stated the chain reaction would likely be the vehicle liable for the damages inflicted.
Another common chain reaction accident is as follows: Vehicle A rear ends Vehicle B, and Vehicle C hits Vehicle A because it was following too closely. In this scenario, it is likely the driver of Vehicle A who would be liable to the driver of Vehicle B for any injuries and damages inflicted, but the driver of Vehicle C may be liable to the driver of Vehicle B as well.
As you can see, chain reaction accidents can be quite complex and there are often several potentially liable parties. When one or more commercial trucks are involved, the accident becomes even more complicated with the involvement of multiple trucking companies. Some of the most common trigger events of chain reaction crashes include:
- Rear end accidents
- Jackknifing trucks
- Accidents resulting from speeding
- Sudden stops
- Bad weather accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Failure to stay in a lane
If you have been injured in a chain reaction crash that involved one or more trucks, contact a licensed truck accident attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney will review the accident and uncover all possible parties that may have been liable for your injuries or damages inflicted in the accident. These complicated cases will require thorough investigation and an experienced attorney who will fight for you to receive compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Barrett Law, PLLC: Seeking Justice for Truck Accident Victims
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, contact the Mississippi Truck Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law, PLLC. Our preeminent Mississippi law firm has assisted injured truck accident victims and their families for over 75 years. We fight for our injured clients to receive the coverage they deserve for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and much more. Do not delay in seeking legal assistance as you have a limited time within which to file a claim after your injury. Call Barrett Law, PLLC today at 1 (800) 707-9577 to schedule your free initial consultation.