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When multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, it is difficult to determine fault. When you are dealing with serious injuries and property damage, the last thing on your mind is a personal injury case. However, medical expenses can pile up quickly and cause extreme financial distress. If you were not responsible for the multi-vehicle accident you were involved in, then you should not be the one to pay the bill.
If you or your loved one were injured in a multi-vehicle accident, contact a Regan Zambri Long car accident lawyer in Washington, DC. We can help you determine who the at-fault driver is and hold them accountable for their negligence. We have secured millions in compensation for our past clients. We are confident we can do the same for you. Call today for a free consultation with an expert car accident attorney to get the claims process started.
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Let’s first break down the difference between the types of car accidents you can be involved in. The first type of accident is a single-party accident. In this type of crash, only one driver and a car are involved. Two-party accidents are when two drivers and two cars are involved in the crash. Finally, a multi-vehicle accident involves three or more cars in a wreck.
According to the latest Insurance Institute of Highway Safety numbers, 41% of the fatal car accidents in Washington, DC, in 2022 involved multiple vehicles. These accidents are particularly dangerous because victims may be struck several times, resulting in severe injuries and possible entrapment inside the vehicle.
There are two types of multi-vehicle collisions:
Chain Reaction Accident: 
A chain reaction accident is a type of rear-end collision. A simple example involves three drivers: Driver A, Driver B, and Driver C. Driver A is speeding and is directly behind Driver B. As traffic comes to a stop ahead, Driver A cannot stop in time and crashes into the rear end of Driver B. Because of the force of the impact of the crash, Driver B’s car is pushed forward and ends up crashing into the rear end of Driver C.
Chain Reaction Pileup: A chain reaction pileup differs from a basic chain reaction crash. These accidents are highly dangerous and cause severe injuries. In a pileup, cars can crash into each other from multiple directions. For example, Driver A is driving toward a green traffic light. As they approach the intersection, Driver B runs through the red light and T-bones Driver A. The impact force causes Driver A’s car to swerve into oncoming traffic, where Driver C is traveling in the opposite direction. Unable to stop in time, Driver C crashes into Driver A in a head-on collision.
Every car accident is unique, and there is no single assigned fault in a multi-vehicle accident. Generally, the driver who caused the initial collision may be the only one liable for the multi-vehicle accident. However, multiple drivers can be held accountable.
The contributory negligence doctrine will be very important in your personal injury claim. Contributory negligence states that you cannot claim compensation for your injuries if you had any responsibility for the accident. So, if you were rear-ended by a driver but were tailgating the driver in front of you and crashed into them, you could be found partially liable for the accident, and you would not be able to collect full damages for your injuries.
The Regan Zambri Long car accident lawyers are well-versed in contributory and comparative negligence laws. We will build a case that proves you bear no responsibility for the multiple-car accident.
Once the insurance company is involved, insurance adjusters will be assigned to your case. You should note that adjusters are not on your side. Their job is to save money for the insurance company. They will use the following to prove fault in a multi-vehicle car accident:
Adjusters are notorious for manipulating facts and speaking with you at your most vulnerable time to get you to accept a lowball offer. Before you speak with an adjuster, talk to a Regan Zambri Long personal injury attorney first. We will handle the correspondence with the insurance companies and take care of compensation negotiation.
Once your Regan Zambri Long attorney determines the party or parties at fault for the multi-vehicle car accident, they will decide what damages to pursue. There are no set amount of damages you can receive for a car accident – it all depends on the severity of your injuries.
However, when working with Regan Zambri Long, you will work with a passionate personal injury lawyer who fiercely protects your rights. We work tirelessly to recover the damages you deserve. The damages your lawyer will pursue may include:
Car accident victims can sustain life-threatening and potentially permanently debilitating injuries. These injuries will not only change a victim’s life, but they will also cause financial strain on the victim and their families. Since no one can predict when they will get into a car accident, few people are financially prepared.
Injuries car accident victims can suffer are:
If you suffered any of these injuries, contact a Regan Zambri Long personal injury attorney today for a free legal consultation. We will help you recover monetary compensation that will offset all your medical bills from the car accident. Contact Regan Zambri Long today to schedule a free consultation. We do not charge a fee unless we win your case.
