Auto accidents can be extremely serious both in terms of property damage and the way that lives may be affected in the aftermath due to injuries and losses. If you or someone that you love has been involved in a serious auto accident, it’s important that you speak with our New Orleans personal injury attorneys. We will be able to help you through every step of the legal process.
Right now, our legal team would like to look at single-vehicle accidents and multi-vehicle accidents so you understand what each involves.
Single-Vehicle Auto Accidents
Single vehicle auto accidents refer to accidents in which just one vehicle is involved. While this may sound like the driver of the vehicle is completely at fault, it’s not necessarily the case. Our personal injury lawyers in New Orleans have dealt with a number of single-vehicle accidents in which other circumstances contributed to or caused the accident.
Common Causes of Single-Vehicle Auto Accidents
Some of the most common causes of single-vehicle auto accidents include:
- Poor road conditions
- Poor weather conditions
- Poor road maintenance
- Mechanical error with the vehicle
- Driver error
- Drunk/intoxicated driving
Multi-Vehicle Auto Accidents
Multi-vehicle auto accidents are collisions that involve more than one vehicle. This may mean another vehicle or many others. The vehicles involved may be commuter vehicles, commercial vehicles, mass transit vehicles, etc. In these kinds of accidents, a number of factors must be considered when building your legal claim, which is why speaking with our New Orleans auto accident attorneys is so important.
Common Causes of Multi-Vehicle Auto Accidents
Some of the most common causes of multi-vehicle auto accidents include:
- Speeding/reckless driving
- Inattentive drivers
- Bad road signs and traffic signals
- Drunk/intoxicated driving
- Poor road and weather conditions
- Vehicle defects
Are multi-vehicle accidents more serious?
While it may seem that way, it’s not necessarily the case. Both single-vehicle accidents and multi-vehicle accidents can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, burn injury, and other kinds of serious bodily harm. That said, sometimes multi-vehicle accidents can be particularly deadly, especially when it involves large trucks or drunk drivers.
What Our Legal Team Can Do for Clients
The legal system can be difficult to understand and negotiate, which is why having such skilled attorneys on your side will be of great benefit to you and your loved ones. Our legal team will look at the circumstances of your accident and construct a strong case that establishes the accused as being liable for your injuries, whether it’s an individual, a company, the local government/municipality, or other large entity.
In the case of fatal auto accidents, we will file a wrongful death lawsuit and fight diligently on your behalf to ensure that you receive compensation for experiencing such a traumatic and tragic loss.
More than anything, our team is here to provide strong counsel, expert guidance, and peace of mind as you try to put the pieces of your life back together.
Learn More About Personal Injury Lawsuits
For more information about auto accident litigation and what our legal team can do for you during your time of legal need, be sure to contact our New Orleans personal injury lawyer today. All of our attorneys are here for you and will help you receive just compensation for any damages or losses that you have sustained.