MISSION — The Mission Police Department was investigating a three-vehicle crash that left two people hospitalized on August 5, according to a report by Valley Central.
At 12:38 p.m. authorities responded to the 2000 block of Westbound Frontage Road about a crash, Mission PD told ValleyCentral.
The report states that a preliminary investigation revealed a maroon Jeep was being driven at a high rate of speed and crashed into the back of a BMW, causing it to spin. Art Flores with Mission PD told the news outlet that the Jeep rolled over during the accident.
The BMW, meanwhile, crashed into the driver side of a white Odyssey van.
The driver of the Odyssey did not sustain any major injuries and was not transported to a hospital, the report stated, while adding that both the driver and passenger of the BMW were taken to the hospital and reported to be in stable condition.
The crash was still under investigation at this writing.
Chain reaction accidents and personal injury
Each chain reaction car accident is unique, but most of them have a couple of questions in common – Who was at fault for the initial collision? And does that fault apply to any subsequent collisions? The answers will impact a person’s ability to successfully file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver or drivers.
What is “fault?”
Proving fault in a motor vehicle accident is far more complicated than pointing a finger at a particular driver. To determine fault in a personal injury case of any kind, one needs to prove that a person’s actions or negligence were at least partially to blame for the accident occurring.
The basic rule of thumb is that the first driver who caused the first collision that led to all subsequent crashes is generally the at-fault party. However, “rule of thumb” is a turn of phrase, not a legal term with any force of law. Determining liability is going to hang on the facts behind each particular accident.
For example, if two drivers are driving recklessly while street racing, they could both be held at fault if they collide and one or both of their vehicles strikes your vehicle. Chain reaction accidents can get very complicated.
Will you need representation?
You will absolutely need legal representation, and your best choice for personal injury representation is the J. Gonzalez Law Firm. Insurance companies and court defendants are going to have attorneys on their side, so it only makes sense that you should have the best attorneys you can find on your side. The experienced team of personal injury attorneys at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm will ensure that your rights are not trampled on by the other side’s lawyers.
If you or a loved one are injured in a multi-car collision, the team of personal injury attorneys at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm are here to help. We have experience handling complex cases where determining a guilty party may be more complicated than usual. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping our clients to ensure the best possible outcome.
Call us today at 1-800-CAR-CRASH to get started on building the strongest case possible in your favor.
Source: https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/pd-3-vehicle-crash-left-two-hospitalized/
