Pennsylvania Court Denies Motion in the Case of Akbar v. Glover
The Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania, has denied a Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Akbar v. Glover. This case involved personal injuries caused by a chain reaction motor vehicle accident.
Attorney Brandon Keller with Ainsman Levine, LLC was an attorney in the case. Keller and the rest of our legal team aggressively advocate for the rights of injured parties.
Facts of the Case
According to Tort Talk, Akbar v. Glover addressed injuries caused by a chain reaction (multi-vehicle) car accident.
The plaintiff in the case alleged that they were rear-ended by the first defendant, who was driving the car behind them. The plaintiff then alleged the second defendant caused a second impact. The plaintiff claimed the second impact occurred when the second defendant rear-ended the first defendant, causing the first defendant’s car to strike the plaintiff’s car a subsequent time. Both defendants were named in the suit.
The second defendant filed the motion for Summary Judgment, claiming that the plaintiff did not demonstrate a prima facie case proving the second defendant’s negligence. The second defendant stated that the plaintiff admitted they did not see the second defendant’s vehicle prior to the impact. Therefore, the plaintiff could not establish that the second impact was caused by the second defendant.
The second defendant alleged that the plaintiff’s assertion that they “experienced” a second impact was not sufficient evidence. The court denied the second defendant’s motion for a Summary Judgement, pointing to the plaintiff’s statement that she felt two impacts.
In addition, the court noted that:
- The first defendant testified that no second impact was caused solely by the first defendant.
- The second defendant admitted they did not know whether the impact with the first defendant’s vehicle caused the second impact with the plaintiff’s vehicle.
More About Chain Reaction Car Accidents
Chain reaction car accident cases can be complex because they involve multiple parties. Determining who bears responsibility for the crash and financial liability for losses can be challenging, especially when the fault is shared.
Parties injured in multi-vehicle accidents may want to enlist the help of a personal injury attorney to establish their right to compensation. An experienced injury lawyer can conduct a thorough investigation and prove another driver’s negligent actions caused the collision. Victims may be able to recover monetary awards for medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
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