Weslaco Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | September 16th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog
Liability in Chain-reaction Accidents
In a car accident where one car hits your car, and you then hit a third car, the driver who initially rear-ended you is generally considered at fault for the entire sequence of events.
This is because the driver whose car hit yours failed to maintain a safe following distance, causing the initial impact that led to the domino effect. However, under certain circumstances, you and the third driver could share responsibility.
You and the lead driver may share some liability if your driving behavior, such as tailgating or having no brake lights, contributed to the second collision. The driver of the third car might sue both you and the initial driver.
Shared Liability: A court can determine that multiple drivers are at fault and assign a percentage of liability to each driver involved, according to the Steinberg Law Firm.
Steps to Take After the Accident
Ensure Safety: Confirm everyone is safe and seek medical attention for any injuries.
Gather Evidence: Document the scene, damage, and take photos.
Obtain Information: Get contact and insurance information from all other drivers.
File Police and Insurance Reports: Contact law enforcement to file a report and then contact your insurance company as soon as possible.
Consult the J. Gonzalez Law Firm
The complexity of chain-reaction accidents can make claims challenging. You need a lawyer like J. Gonzalez who has decades of experience investigating and litigating complex cases. J. Gonzalez can negotiate a settlement on your behalf, and if necessary, he can represent you in court.
You can get a free, no-obligation consultation by contacting J. Gonzalez via this website o by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH. The J. Gonzalez Law Firm works on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing until we obtain just compensation on your behalf.
Two people hospitalized following three-vehicle accident in Weslaco
BY: Benjamin Treviño
WESLACO – A three-car crash sent two people to the hospital, according to the Weslaco Police Department.
The accident occurred on eastbound Interstate 2 between Victoria Road and Texas Boulevard on Friday morning, according to Weslaco Police Department spokesperson Heriberto Caraveo.
All travel lanes were shut down for about three hours as police worked the scene; they have since reopened. Caraveo said the crash remains under investigation.
Source: https://www.krgv.com/news/2-adults-hospitalized-following-three-vehicle-accident-in-weslaco?