Chain Reaction Crashes in Aurora: Causes and Effects

 Posted on December 13, 2024 in Auto Accidents

If you travel Illinois roads, you could be injured in a car accident anytime. When several vehicles are involved in a crash, the odds of sustaining serious injuries increase. Aurora has recently seen several multiple-vehicle pile-ups that caused injuries and claimed lives. While some two-car accident claims can be complicated, chain-reaction crash cases are much more complex.

Whether you were injured in a multi-car pile-up or your loved one lost her life, working with a skilled Aurora, IL personal injury attorney dramatically increases your chance of securing the full compensation you deserve.

Recent Aurora Fatalities in Multi-Vehicle Crashes

In late October 2024, a Ford Explorer rolled over after crashing into a Nissan attempting to cross a street. After being extricated from the Explorer and transported to an area hospital, the driver died. The Nissan’s driver may have failed to acknowledge oncoming traffic before entering the street. Three vehicles were involved in the collision.

In November, a driver was formally charged for multiple offenses in a July 24 four-car pileup. The charges included:

• Aggravated street racing

• Traveling at more than 35 mph over the posted speed limit

• Two counts each of reckless driving, reckless homicide, and improper lane usage

• Failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision

• Following too closely

• Speeding

The female driver was allegedly street racing at over 100 mph when she lost control of her Dodge Challenger. It became airborne, struck three stopped cars at an intersection, and rolled over several times. Two people were injured, and the male driver of another car died at the scene.

Negligent driving errors often have tragic consequences. Not only are injured victims affected, but so are their families. Negligent drivers need to be held accountable, and their victims deserve compensation.

The Dynamics of Multiple-Car Collisions

Many factors combine to determine the severity of impacts and injuries when more than two vehicles collide, such as:

• Each vehicle’s speed

• The trajectory of each impact

• The height, weight, and structure of each vehicle

• Whether any vehicle attempts to avoid the collision

• Nearby immovable structures

Each car could be hit multiple times, with every impact causing more vehicle damage, new injuries, or worsening injuries from previous impacts. While the driver who is at fault for the initial crash is usually liable for subsequent crashes in the chain reaction, that is not always the case.

Damages and Complications in Multi-Car Accident Claims

If ten vehicles are involved in a pileup, at least ten insurance companies will be busy trying to blame nine others to avoid paying claims. Whether filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim, your damages are likely high. You have enough to do without dealing with several insurers, all of them trying to cheat you.

Your attorney can help you by:

• Investigating your collision

• Requiring insurance companies to deal with us, not you

• Assigning fault and liability

• Calculating maximum eligible damages

• Fighting for maximum payout

Consult Our Dedicated Kane County, IL Car Accident Attorneys

The assistance of an experienced Aurora, IL personal injury lawyer is essential when a multi-car crash affects you. Contact Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. online or call 630-907-0909 to schedule your free case evaluation today.