Were you injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Birmingham, AL? Fortunately, you can seek compensation from the drivers who caused the accident.
At Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers, we stand up to negligent drivers and their insurers to help you pursue fair financial compensation. Our Birmingham auto accident lawyers have over 90 years of combined experience and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
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How Belt, Bruner & Barnett Can Help After A Multi-Vehicle Accident In Birmingham, AL
A multi-vehicle accident in Birmingham, Alabama, can tear soft tissues and fracture bones, permanently changing your life. If you have suffered an injury due to another driver’s carelessness, our Birmingham car accident attorneys will help you by:
- Reviewing your legal situation with you, explaining your options for seeking compensation
- Filing an insurance claim using the records and evidence we collect
- Negotiating with the other driver’s insurer to resolve your case without filing a lawsuit
- Litigating only if we cannot settle your case for a fair payout
Beyond our extensive experience and significant case results, members of our legal team have been recognized by the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell.
Do not hesitate to contact Belt, Bruner & Barnett to schedule a free consultation with a Birmingham personal injury attorney and learn how we can help you fight for compensation for your injury-related costs and losses.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents In Birmingham
Multi-vehicle car accidents occur when two or more of the following vehicles collide:
- Sedans
- SUVs
- Vans
- Pickup trucks
- Motorcycles
- Commercial trucks
While some statistical reports separate motorcycle accidents and commercial truck accidents from automobile accidents, all of these collisions involve multiple vehicles, nonetheless.
By contrast, a single-vehicle accident involves a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, bicycle, or fixed object, like a guardrail. Strictly speaking, multi-vehicle accidents require that both vehicles be “in transport” as well.
Thus, a collision between a moving and a parked motor vehicle is considered a single-vehicle accident. However, a rear-end collision between a moving motor vehicle and a vehicle stopped at a red light is regarded as a multi-vehicle accident because the car, though stopped, was still “in transport” as opposed to being parked.
Injuries From Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents
Multi-vehicle crashes are more likely to cause injuries than single-vehicle accidents.
These crashes commonly cause the following injuries:
Whiplash
Whiplash results from the stress placed on your neck as your head whips forward, backward, and sideways during a collision. These forces hyperextend the muscles, tendons, and ligaments within the neck, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Concussions
At the same time that a collision jolts your body and potentially causes whiplash, your brain can rattle inside your head. The pressure of the membranes and fluid in your skull can damage the brain as it moves, resulting in a concussion, which brings with it the following symptoms:
- Confusion
- Memory loss
- Clumsiness
- Fatigue
Concussion symptoms usually dissipate within a few months.
Bone Fractures
The forces on the rest of your body during a collision can fracture your bones. Some common fractures include the following:
- Rib fractures
- Wrist and thumb fractures
- Leg or ankle fractures
Bone fractures may require surgical repair, and once set, the bone will heal in six to eight weeks. However, during that recovery time, you may experience significant pain and disabilities.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries include nerve damage, muscle and tendon strains, and ligament sprains. Strains and sprains are common injuries in car accidents that arise from your body being forced to bend and twist unnaturally.
Liability For Multi-Vehicle Crashes In Alabama
The liability for multi-vehicle collisions is determined using negligence law. “Negligence” means that the unintentional crash is still the fault of a driver who failed to exercise reasonable care. A driver breaches the standard of care by violating traffic laws or doing something unreasonably dangerous, even if it is legal.
For example, the driver following is usually liable for a rear-end collision, as they are responsible for maintaining a safe distance based on the lighting, road conditions, traffic, and speed. Liability may fall on the driver behind them if they follow too closely, even if other circumstances, like gravel on the road, contribute to the crash.
Contact Our Birmingham Car Accident Lawyers For A Free Consultation
Proving liability for a multi-vehicle car accident under Alabama law requires evidence of what occurred. Our legal team has over 90 years of legal experience, and we’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Contact Belt, Bruner & Barnett to arrange a free consultation with our Birmingham car accident attorneys.