Q ; I was stopped at a red light when the car behind me hit me. The bumper was damaged and the lights were broken. The airbag did not explode. Although he was very surprised, he didn't seem to be seriously injured.
When I got down, there were two more cars behind me. It's a triple collision. In this case, I wonder if only the car in the back was at fault or if the car in the middle was also at fault.
A ; First of all, you should not judge yourself as not being hurt just because there is no major damage to your body. Traffic accidents cause more side effects than you might think. Be sure to consult with a specialist.
If I am standing at an intersection and two cars behind me have an accident in succession, I can think of two major cases. First, the car right behind got it, but I didn't see it and the third car got it again.
The following is a case where the car in the back collided hard and the car in the middle was pushed back and hit the car in front.
If your car has a black box or dash cam, it won't be a big problem, but if you don't, there are many drivers who will just raise their voices no matter what. In such cases, this can be confirmed through street CCTV installed at regular intersections.
If that's not possible, try to determine which part of the car is damaged.
If the two cars in front are both standing, and the car gets hit from behind and the first car gets damaged as well, the last car is at fault, and if the middle car gets hit first and the last car gets damaged, then of course both cars are at fault.
But if, unfortunately, the cars behind you don't have insurance, I have to cover it with my insurance. This is also the reason why we emphasize that you should purchase insurance with high coverage within your budget. Sometimes I say this as a joke.
I wish someone would catch me from behind while I was driving and receive a generous amount of compensation. But that is not possible. You may lose your health, which is more important than money.
As mentioned above, if the perpetrator has no insurance and my insurance is very cheap, This is absurd! You may face bigger difficulties!!
Las Vegas is the city with the fourth highest number of traffic accidents in the United States as of last year and 2024. Accidents come without warning. Please drive safely, and if an accident occurs, contact a good lawyer and receive better compensation.
This article is general information, not legal advice about your specific situation.