Mesa Car Crash Witness Chases Down Suspect
As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were surprised to hear about a witness to a three-car accident who chased down a suspect on foot and held him at gunpoint until police took over. While we don’t recommend anyone putting themselves in danger, we are happy to hear the witness safely helped police apprehend the man who allegedly caused the three-car pileup. Police found that the suspect was impaired by both alcohol and drugs, according to ABC15.
Causes of Mesa Car Crashes
Because of the reports from numerous witnesses, police know the suspect ran a red light. They also found that he was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Unfortunately, it is not always as easy to determine other car crash causes. It often takes a lot of investigative work to uncover the facts if there aren’t witnesses or if drivers aren’t sure what happened. For this reason and many others, it is important to consult an experienced car crash attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
Injury Reports in this Mesa Car Accident
In this case, five people were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The five people were riding in the two separate cars that the drunk driver hit. In cases like these, the person at fault may be responsible for paying the victims’ medical bills, lost wages, and damages.
How a Mesa Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
An experienced Mesa car accident lawyer can help investigate cases like these to uncover the facts and help secure compensation for the victims. When the at-fault party has been drinking and driving, a lawyer may be able to obtain a higher settlement by requesting punitive damages.
To see if your case may be one with punitive damages, call for a free initial consultation the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (480) 389-2463. For additional information, news and other topics of interest, please visit our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers page on Facebook.
