Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers 

Car accidents are a major problem in the State of Indiana, which saw 206,923 collisions in 2022 alone, with 29,218 of them resulting in injury and 900 of them resulting in death.  Every crash is unique, but you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury case when you are hurt in an Indiana car accident that is caused by somebody else’s negligence. 

Yet success is never guaranteed in any automotive injury claim, particularly when it comes to multi-vehicle accidents in which three or more drivers are involved.  Frequently, insurance companies will try to take advantage of the inherent complexity of these incidents in order to minimize their financial exposure, but you can tip the odds in your favor if you reach out to the dedicated Indiana car accident lawyers at Hensley Legal Group.  

To learn how a knowledgeable Indiana multi-vehicle accident attorney can get justice for you and the ones you love, schedule a complementary case review by calling us at (317) 472-3333, chatting with us online, or filling out our contact form today. 

Multi-Vehicle Accidents Are Disproportionately Destructive  

Multi-vehicle accidents are relatively rare, accounting for just 12 percent of crashes in the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nonetheless, there are various factors that make multi-vehicle accidents among the most disproportionately destructive events on Indiana’s roads. 

Since cars or trucks usually endure multiple blows during multi-vehicle accidents, very often at great speed, their occupants may face higher rates of injury than they might in a two-vehicle accident in which they are only struck once.  Additionally, each new collision is more likely to inflict harm because the vehicle’s protective capacity may be worn away while any existing injuries may be simultaneously exacerbated.  Moreover, it can be difficult to escape from a cluster of vehicles that have essentially been fused together, which could subject drivers and passengers to further danger from passing traffic along with extraction injuries and the complications that may ensue from delays in medical attention. 

Consequently, an already bad situation may be transformed into a genuine catastrophic that could break the bank of the average Hoosier without assistance – the sort of assistance that a skilled Indiana multi-vehicle accident lawyer may be able to provide. 

Challenges Posed by Indiana Multi-Vehicle Accident Claims 

Seeking out a proficient legal practitioner can be critical if you hope to get what you truly deserve after an Indiana multi-vehicle accident thanks to the challenges posed by these kinds of claims, primarily because of the number of parties who may share blame. 

The most straightforward Indiana multi-vehicle accident is a chain reaction in which a vehicle fails to stop when the vehicle in front of it does, thereby precipitating a rear-end collision with enough force to push the rear-ended vehicle into the vehicle directly in front of it.  In this scenario, the driver responsible for the initial collision will generally be held responsible for every injury that is sustained, as will the owner of his or her vehicle (if separate from the driver), and the chief sources of economic recovery will be the insurance policies on that vehicle.   

Unfortunately, liability tends to become less clear with each successive vehicle that gets drawn into a multi-vehicle accident.  For example, imagine a crash in which a vehicle hits the rear of another vehicle, then is itself hit from behind by a third vehicle, which is subsequently rear-ended by a fourth vehicle.  Though the first rear-ending vehicle would probably be culpable for the damages incurred by the vehicle that it rear-ended, the third and fourth vehicles could also be culpable for the damages that they inflicted when they joined the chain reaction. 

Other elements could make Indiana multi-vehicle accidents still more confusing, such as improper cellphone usage or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and sometimes a driver can be classified as both a perpetrator and a victim for the same multi-vehicle accident.  If that should happen, the degree to which that driver could demonstrate that he or she was less liable than other drivers will heavily influence how much he or she could obtain, or whether anything could be obtained whatsoever in light of the state’s comparative fault laws.    

Obviously, a multi-vehicle accident of this nature can be a huge mess, and it can get even messier if an unscrupulous insurer decides to point fingers at everyone other than its insured, which could make it tougher for you to secure the resources that you and your family require to stay afloat. 

To make matters worse, you have a narrow window in which to take action against the defendants who contributed to your multi-vehicle accident, known as the Statute of Limitations.  The Statute is two years for most motor vehicle accidents in Indiana, though it can be considerably shorter in claims against the government, with other conditions that may have to be satisfied. 

If you neglect to file a lawsuit or resolve a claim against every potential defendant before the Statute expires, you could be forever barred from being fully reimbursed for your losses.  However, you can rest assured that Hensley Legal Group won’t allow a careless mistake to doom your Indiana multi-vehicle accident claim. 

How Our Indiana Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys Can Help 

A multi-vehicle accident can change your life in an instant, overwhelming you with escalating expenses while robbing you of the ability to earn the money to pay for them.  You could soon run into trouble simply making ends meet, much less acquiring the funds to stave off ruin. 

In a terrifying period like this, it is crucial that you partner with attorneys who have the compassion to support you through your struggles and the wisdom to overcome them, like the Indiana multi-vehicle accident attorneys at Hensley Legal Group. 

If you hire Hensley, we will launch a comprehensive investigation into your multi-vehicle accident, identify all of the individuals and entities who played a role in it, and establish valid claims against each of them within the time allotted by law.  If the circumstances warrant it, we can file suit as well in a court with the authority to issue a binding judgment. 

Next, we will move swiftly to amass the materials to build your claim, such as: 

• Police reports   

• Citations and dispositions 

• Witness statements  

• Crash scene photos 

• Dash cam, streetlight, and surveillance footage   

• Black box data   

• Phone records   

• Driving histories  

• Vehicle maintenance logs  

• Forensic analysis and accident reconstruction 

If there is evidence of wrongdoing, our tenacious Indiana multi-vehicle accident lawyers will leave no stone unturned until they unearth it. 

Get Compensated for the Totality of Your Losses 

After assembling the strongest case possible against the defendants, we will enter into negotiations with their insurance carriers for a settlement that compensates you for the totality of your losses, including your:   

• Medical bills  

• Lost wages  

• Pain and suffering   

• Psychological trauma 

• Impaired mobility 

• Scarring and disfigurement 

• Diminished quality of living  

• Loss of consortium   

• Punitive and wrongful death damages (if applicable)   

And in stark contrast to some of our competitors, who seldom, if ever, venture into a courtroom, we are not afraid to go to trial if we do not receive an offer that reflects what your claim is really worth. 

No two cases are exactly alike, but we will always strive to get you top dollar for yours. 

You Won’t Owe Anything Unless We Win 

We understand that agreeing to more expenditures may be the last thing that you can afford to do at this moment, but our firm works on a contingency basis, so you won’t owe us anything unless our Indiana multi-vehicle accident attorneys win your case.   

At Hensley, we take you on as a client because we believe in you, and we are willing to do everything in our power to make you whole again. 

Our Indiana Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers Will Be Here for You   

Hensley Legal Group has been staunchly advocating for the hardworking people of Indiana since the firm opened its doors in 1998.  No feat is too daunting or adversary too intimidating to prevent us from representing our clients’ interests.  If you are reeling from the effects of a multi-vehicle accident, our Indiana multi-vehicle accident lawyers will be here for you. 

You can call us at (317) 472-3333, chat with us online, or fill out our contact form to arrange a free consultation with a seasoned Indiana multi-vehicle accident attorney now.