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(314) 500-HURTUnlike cases involving a single car or two vehicles, multiple car accidents can be challenging in regards to
determining liability. Especially, if the crash is a multi-car pile-up or involves other types of negligence, such
as bad weather or a company vehicle.
If you’ve been injured in a multiple car accident and need help understanding liability in multi-vehicle accidents or
how to file a multi-car accident claim in your state, in this FAQ, we’ll offer an overview of the multiple car
accident claim process. If you have questions about your specific multi-car accident case or want to learn more
about our firm, Burger Law, call our car accident lawyers in St. Louis at 314-542-2222 or 618-272-2222. We don’t charge any
fees for consultations, and never ask for any attorney fees unless we win damages for your case.
Multi-vehicle accidents, also known as “chain reaction” crashes, typically occur when one vehicle hits another from
behind, causing it to hit the vehicle in front of them, and so on. Multi-car accidents occur most often in bad
weather conditions, such as rain and snow, and typically involve multiple types of negligence, including speeding,
drunk driving, and distracted driving.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in 2018 alone, there were 17,079 fatal accidents in the U.S. involving multiple vehicles.
Multi-vehicle crashes can happen in a number of ways, but the most common types of chain reaction crashes include:
After a multi-car accident, it’s essential to collect evidence, involve the police, and swap information with all
parties involved. Evidence can quickly deteriorate after an accident, especially accidents involving multiple
vehicles, but immediately filing a police report ensures that evidence is preserved.
During this time, you’ll also need to hire a car accident lawyer in St. Louis to represent your case. Each party
involved in the accident likely has an insurance agent and a lawyer whose job is to negotiate the best settlement
for their client. Having an attorney by your side during this time offers protection from insurance agents, lawyers,
and other tactics from parties involved.
Liability is clear in some types of multi-vehicle accidents, such as rear-end and stop sign accidents. Generally, in
these types of accidents, the at-fault party is the second vehicle in the chain. However, in other types of
multi-vehicle accidents, it can be challenging to determine who is responsible. After a multi-vehicle collision,
it’s essential to gather proof of the accident and proof of your injuries and call an attorney to determine
liability in the accident.
Depending on a state’s negligence laws, and liability in the accident
(one at-fault party, two at-fault parties), you may or may not be able to sue for damages. Some states (at-fault
states) allow more than one party to recover compensation that’s commiserate to the level of fault in the accident,
while other states (no-fault states) don’t let either party sue for damages, even if one person is solely to blame
— all claims must be filed against your own insurance policy.
Recoverable damages for multi-car accidents differ for each case, but with proof of the accident and proof of your
injuries, your multi-car accident lawyer in St. Louis can make sure that you recover compensation for all damages
attributed to the accident, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. If you were the victim
of an accident involving multiple cars, Burger Law provides the highest quality legal representation to car accident
victims in Missouri and Illinois. If you have questions about the legal process for multiple car accident claims,
call or contact our car accident lawyers in St. Louis at 314-542-2222 or 618-272-2222. We don’t charge any
fees for consultations, and never ask for attorney fees unless we win damages for your case.
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Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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