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What if the Accident Involved Multiple Vehicles?

Multi-vehicle collisions, also called chain-reaction crashes, are a leading cause of serious and fatal car accident injuries in South Carolina. Every driver reacts differently to sudden traffic conditions. Some veer off the road, others slam the brakes, and still others execute emergency lane changes. This varied and unpredictable behavior often results in significant pile-up accidents blocking multiple lanes of traffic on Route 90 and U.S. 544.

If you were injured in a Horry County chain-reaction crash, you need an experienced Conway multi-vehicle accident attorney from Kinon Law Firm. Call (843) 896-2277 or contact our personal injury team online to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

Leading Causes of Pile-Up Accidents in Conway

Multi-vehicle collisions most often occur on high-speed roadways, such as Highway 501, during heavy traffic conditions. However, any accident can involve multiple vehicles when drivers do not pay attention. Common causes of chain-reaction crashes in South Carolina include the following:

  • Drunk Driving (DUI): Drugs and alcohol impair reasoning and reaction time. Drunk drivers often act irrationally and unpredictably, resulting in serious chain-reaction crashes
  • Bad Weather: Sudden rainstorms slicken roads and impact visibility. Additionally, they often cause nervous drivers to make critical errors. South Carolina law requires drivers to operate their vehicles in accordance with weather conditions
  • Large Trucks/Buses: When drivers lose control of semi-trucks and tourist buses, the vehicles often block multiple lanes of traffic. These sudden blockages frequently trigger serious pile-up accidents in Conway
  • Reckless Driving: Aggressive driving, including racing, speeding, and unsafe lane changes, often causes the reckless driver or other drivers to lose control of their vehicles
  • Disobeying Traffic Control Devices: Many multi-vehicle accidents occur when drivers unexpectedly blow red lights and stop signs, fail to yield, or make illegal turns
  • Distraction (Texting): Simply failing to pay attention, especially due to cell phone use, is a leading cause of accidents and chain-reaction crashes in the United States

It can be difficult to identify the triggering event during a chain-reaction crash, especially because multiple negligent drivers generally contribute to pile-up accidents. For this reason, reputable complex car accident law firms in Conway might retain accident reconstruction experts to identify the primarily liable drivers and auto insurance companies.

Recovering Damages After Horry County Multi-Vehicle Accidents

Most pile-up accidents involve multiple liable drivers because South Carolina law requires drivers to keep a safe stopping distance between vehicles to prevent dangerous chain-reaction crashes. However, these serious accidents are often mass casualty events. This means multiple victims might be fighting for their fair share of limited insurance compensation from the liable drivers. If you suffered from serious injuries in a multi-vehicle accident and need compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, contact an attorney immediately.

Consult Our Conway, S.C., Chain-Reaction Crash Lawyers

Do not wait to contact legal counsel after a multi-vehicle accident in Conway. Insurance compensation is limited, and multiple vehicles mean multiple claimants fighting for financial compensation. Immediately contact the experienced complex car accident lawyers at Kinon Law Firm to protect your right to an insurance payout after a Horry County multi-vehicle collision. Call (843) 896-2277 or connect with our legal advocates online for free today.

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