Two Killed, More than 50 Injured in 40-Car Pilleup in New Orleans, Louisiana
According to CNN, two people were killed and more than 50 were injured in an accident on Interstate 10 that involved upwards of 40 vehicles in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Thursday, December 29 when the pileup began. 22 people were taken to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical. The cause of the accident is unknown but the area was experiencing heavy fog.
Commentary Because of the nature and magnitude of the accident, it is imperative that an examination of the scene take place. Due to the ramifications of a fatal car accident involving several types of vehicles, including commercial vehicles, a determination of liability may take quite some time to ascertain. Furthermore, as cleanup on the interstate begins, evidence needed to obtain proper compensation from the accident could be destroyed, making a quick response necessary. It should be noted that because commercial vehicles are involved, the preciousness of evidence becomes even more important in a victim's case as 18-wheelers are backed by million-dollar, if not multi-million dollar insurance policies. This gives defense attorneys free reign to defend the bottom line of the trucking company, especially when fault may be associated with a member of their fleet.
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