Glendale Multi-Car Accident Lawyer
Injured in a Multi-Car Accident?
When three or more vehicles are involved in a crash, figuring out who is responsible gets complicated fast. Each driver may blame someone else, and several insurance companies may be involved, each looking to limit what it pays.
Tapanian Law, APC helps people hurt in chain-reaction crashes and multi-vehicle collisions in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and across Los Angeles County. You speak directly with attorney Raffi Tapanian. No attorney's fees unless we win, and the first consultation is free.
Why Multi-Car Accidents Are Different
More than one at-fault party. Fault can be shared among several drivers, in different percentages.
Several insurers. Each may dispute its share or blame another driver.
Conflicting accounts. Drivers' stories often differ, so evidence matters more.
Limits on coverage. When several people are injured, available coverage may be stretched thin.
Common Types of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
Rear-end chain reactions in stop-and-go traffic
Freeway pileups, including on the Glendale Freeway (SR-2), Ventura Freeway (SR-134), and Golden State Freeway (I-5)
Intersection collisions that involve three or more vehicles
Crashes triggered by a sudden stop, debris, or a distracted driver
How We Prove What Happened
Police and collision reports
Photos and video from the scene, nearby businesses, and dash cams
Witness statements
Vehicle damage patterns and, where appropriate, accident reconstruction
Your medical records tying your injuries to the crash
What to Do After a Multi-Car Accident
Get to a safe place if you can and call 911.
Collect information from every driver involved, not just one.
Photograph the positions of all vehicles before they are moved, if safe.
Get witness contact information.
Get medical care promptly.
Don't discuss fault with any insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
Call us at (818) 433-4977.
Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue
Medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage, depending on the facts. We do not promise a particular result.
Partly at Fault?
California follows a comparative-fault approach: you may still recover compensation even if you share some responsibility, although it may be reduced. In multi-car crashes, insurers often try to assign you more fault than the evidence supports.
How We Handle Your Multi-Car Case
Our first step is to secure the evidence before it disappears: vehicle photos, scene video, police reports, and witness accounts. We then work out how the collision sequence unfolded, who may share fault, and which insurers should pay, and we deal with every adjuster so you don't have to. If settlement offers don't reflect the real value of your claim, we are prepared to file a lawsuit.
Why Injured Drivers and Passengers Choose Tapanian Law
Direct access to the attorney. Raffi Tapanian handles your case personally, not a case manager.
No attorney's fees unless we win.
Free consultation, with no obligation.
Local. Based in Glendale and serving Burbank, Pasadena, and communities across Los Angeles County.
Injuries Common in Multi-Vehicle Crashes
Because vehicles can be struck more than once, injuries may include whiplash and spinal injuries, broken bones, head injuries, internal injuries, and emotional trauma. Symptoms can appear days later, so please see a doctor even if you feel fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible in a multi-car accident?
It depends on how the crash unfolded. One driver may be fully at fault, or several may share fault. We investigate to find out.
Can I recover compensation from more than one driver?
Possibly. Where fault is shared, more than one party or insurer may be responsible.
What if the at-fault driver has little insurance?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may help. We review your policy and the facts.
Should I give a statement to each insurance company?
Be cautious. Speak with an attorney before giving any recorded statement.
How much does it cost?
No attorney's fees unless we win, and the consultation is free.
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