ST. LOUIS MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Terry Crouppen who has more than 40 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney. Our last modified date shows when this page was last reviewed.
- Last Modified:
- March 14, 2024
You may never imagine that you will be involved in a car accident, and certainly not a multi-vehicle accident. Following this type of auto crash, you will want to avoid paying for the damage incurred if you were not at fault for the accident. Unfortunately, you may find it difficult to hold the parties at fault responsible for the damage they caused.
At Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, our St. Louis multi-vehicle accident attorneys have the knowledge and expertise to help. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a car accident involving multiple vehicles, you may have legal options available to you. Our team has experience in assisting clients to recover financial compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced. We will work to hold the at-fault parties responsible while obtaining fair compensation for you.
- What is a multi-vehicle car accident?
- What causes multi-vehicle car accidents?
- Who is at fault in a chain reaction car accident?
- How is fault determined in a multi-vehicle car accident?
- What are possible injuries from a chain reaction accident?
- How long do I have to file a claim for a multi-vehicle accident in St. Louis?
- Can I recover compensation if I contributed to a multi-vehicle car accident?
- How can Brown & Crouppen Law Firm help after a multi-vehicle car crash?
- Why choose Brown & Crouppen?
- Contact Brown & Crouppen Today
WHAT IS A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENT?
A multi-vehicle car accident is sometimes referred to as a chain reaction accident. This is because, many times, one-vehicle crashes may result in subsequent crashes. The negligent behavior of even one driver may result in a chain reaction that causes multiple crashes involving other vehicles.
Investigating the specifics of multi-vehicle crashes can be complex, and determining who is at vault and how much to compensate the victims is even more so.
WHAT CAUSES MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENTS?
Common factors and causes associated with multi-vehicle accidents include the following:
- Speeding
- Following other vehicles too closely
- Navigating in poor road conditions, including rain, icy roads, and poor visibility
- Driving while impaired or distracted
WHO IS AT FAULT IN A CHAIN REACTION CAR ACCIDENT?
Determining who is at fault in a multi-vehicle accident is imperative for helping victims obtain fair compensation. A car accident lawyer can assist with this process.
Missouri is considered an at-fault state when it comes to car accidents. This means that the individual found to be at fault for the accident is financially responsible for any damages that may have occurred due to the accident. The at-fault driver’s insurance company usually gives the appropriate compensation to the victim.
HOW IS FAULT DETERMINED IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENT?
It is not uncommon for each driver in an accident to have varying accounts of what occurred and what actually caused the accident. In the event there are multiple drivers involved in an auto accident, there may be multiple contradicting stories. For this reason, it is essential that your personal injury lawyer obtain evidence to prove exactly how the crash occurred. Such evidence may include vehicle damage, eyewitness statements, and accident scene photos.
In some cases, it may be necessary to attain the assistance of a reconstruction expert who can assist with determining the cause of the crash.
WHAT ARE POSSIBLE INJURIES FROM A CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT?
Multi-vehicle accidents can cause a variety of injuries, particularly due to the potential for multiple points of impact. Such potential injuries may include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Burns
- Fractures and broken bones
- Whiplash
- Lacerations and bruises
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A CLAIM FOR A MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN ST. LOUIS?
If you are involved in a multiple-vehicle accident, you may have a limited amount of time to file a claim.
In the state of Missouri, you have five years from the date of the accident to file a claim for injuries and damages received as a result of the accident. Once the five-year statute of limitations has passed, if you have not filed a claim, you will lose the right to seek compensation for injuries incurred.
For this reason, it is imperative that you seek legal representation as early as possible to determine whether you have a case. Even if your injuries do not seem serious now, remember that injuries can get worse with time, and more serious injuries resulting from the accident may arise later.
CAN I RECOVER COMPENSATION IF I CONTRIBUTED TO A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENT?
The matter becomes more complicated when multiple parties are determined to be at fault for the accident. A pure comparative fault system is used in Missouri which means it may still be possible for injured parties to obtain compensation even if they were partly responsible for the accident.
When this is the case, the amount of compensation you can recover may be reduced. Further, the amount you receive may be affected by your specific degree of fault in the accident. Since fault is directly tied to award compensation, it is vital to determine who is actually at fault for a multi-vehicle accident.
HOW CAN BROWN & CROUPPEN LAW FIRM HELP AFTER A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR CRASH?
The experienced St. Louis multi-vehicle accident lawyers from Brown & Crouppen have the necessary resources to get you the compensation you deserve. We will investigate comprehensively to determine who is at fault for the accident that caused your injuries.
Once we have obtained the necessary evidence to determine who caused the accident, we will work to obtain maximum financial compensation. There is no need for you to pay for the expenses caused by the careless mistake of another party.
WHY CHOOSE BROWN & CROUPPEN?
When you entrust Brown & Crouppen with your case, you will gain access to our firm’s resources, knowledge, and experience. Our efforts have resulted in over $1 billion awarded to our clients. We will work exhaustively to help you in the following ways:
- Investigating the accident and determining each party who is liable
- Assisting you in assigning a value for every loss experienced as a result of the accident, including future medical expenses and non-economic damages
- Consulting expert witnesses, including professionals who are able to reconstruct the accident to establish a solid claim for your case
- Handling your multi-vehicle accident case from beginning to completion
- When necessary, litigating your case in court to obtain maximum compensation
CONTACT BROWN & CROUPPEN TODAY
If you or someone you love has been involved in a multi-vehicle accident in St. Louis, it is important that you seek legal representation as quickly as possible to ensure your rights are protected. Our team will be happy to evaluate your case and guide you through the entire claims process. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and work to determine who is at fault and responsible for paying for the damages and injuries you incurred.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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