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What Is A Multi-Car Accident?

A multi-car accident is an accident that includes multiple vehicles that collide with each other. A multi-car accident usually occurs when one accident happens, and there is a pile-up with other vehicles. Multi-car accidents are considered to be a chain reaction, when cars behind the accident do not see the accident and are not able to come to a complete stop.

Usually, accidents on freeways trigger a multi-car accident in Las Vegas. Especially with so many vehicles speeding on the freeway, they may not have enough time to come to a complete stop in the event that an accident occurs in front of them.

Although multi-car accidents could occur on both intersections and at highways, they are most commonly seen on Las Vegas highways. Other factors could also lead to a multi-car collision, such as poor Road conditions, defective vehicles, and poor weather.

If you have been involved in a multi-car accident, the most important thing you could do is to hire an attorney to represent you. Multi-car accidents could get very tricky, especially in Las Vegas, when so many parties are involved. Each party may try to place the blame on one another, with no party admitting fault.

Give our Las Vegas attorneys a call as soon as you have been involved in an accident to discuss what you’re different options may be. It takes a highly qualified Las Vegas attorney to investigate all facts of the case to determine who was responsible for causing the accident. You also need an experienced Las Vegas attorney to represent you in the event that insurance adjusters try to contact you for a statement.

After you have been involved in a multi-car accident in Las Vegas, the first question that may run through your mind is:  who will pay for my damages?  Having an attorney by your side will help ease the process.

Multi-Car Accident Injuries In Las Vegas

Since multi-car accidents can take place in different ways, there are several different injuries that could result from an accident. The build-up of cars could happen in any different direction, and injuries could range from minor to severe. Some examples of injuries that result from a multi-car accident in Las Vegas include:

  • Whiplash: Whiplash is very common in multi-car accidents, and our first noticeable when a passenger or driver feels dizzy. Whiplash usually occurs from the jolt of the vehicle from the sudden collision.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): It takes a highly qualified attorney to represent victims who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries could alter your life forever, especially since brain injury could be permanent.
  • Broken bones: Several different bones in the ribs, arms, and legs could get fractured in the event of a multi-car accident.
  • Internal injuries: Internal injuries may not be felt immediately after an accident but should be checked for by a medical provider. One of the most common internal injuries that result from a multi-car accident is internal bleeding.
  • Emotional trauma: Not only could multi-car accidents cause physical injuries but emotional trauma as well. Those involved in multi-car accidents could experience severe trauma, such as anxiety and fear of getting on the road. The reasons for this are that multi-car accidents involve multi-vehicles that could be surrounding one vehicle after the accident. This could be a very scary situation to be in.

After you have been involved in a multi-car accident, a Las Vegas attorney will help you get compensation for the treatments needed for these injuries. For example, internal injuries must be evaluated by a medical provider through imaging and will need the patient to stay several days in the hospital. This will follow up with physical therapy that the patient may need.

Where Do Multi-Car Accidents Occur In Las Vegas?

Car accidents could occur just about anywhere in the city of Las Vegas, but there are specific areas in Las Vegas that experience multi-car accidents the most. These areas are considered dangerous, and the Las Vegas Police Department always cautions drivers and pedestrians who are seen in the areas.

  • The Las Vegas Strip: The Las Vegas Strip has thousands of Vehicles driving on the roads each day. This buildup of traffic could increase the chances of a multi-car accident.
  • Intersections:  Several vehicles may want to turn at an intersection and may collide with one another.
  • Highways: Interstate 15 in Las Vegas experiences High rates of multi-car accidents. The number one reason is that drivers on this highway speed at very high speeds and may not come to a complete stop in the event that there is a collision in front of them.
  • Construction zones:  When construction areas are not marked properly in Las Vegas, many drivers are prone to speeding near the site. This could cause a multi-car accident, especially with the construction employees’ trucks.

There are several other areas in Las Vegas where multicar accidents are bound to occur, in the event that you have found yourself in a multi-car accident, give us a call today.

Multi-Car Accident Investigation In Las Vegas

  • Multi-car accidents are almost always investigated by the Las Vegas Police department. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrived at the scene and generate a police report. They will generate this report when there is an injury or fatality that has resulted from the accident.
  • In order to get a police report generated for your multi car accident, we recommend that you call the Las Vegas Police immediately after being involved in an accident.
  • Once the police officers arrive at the scene, they will take all sorts of evidence, such as photos of the incident scene, photos of the damage, and statements from parties involved and witnesses who saw the accident.
  • The Las Vegas Police will also call for medical assistance in the event that there is a party that has suffered injuries. If a fatality has resulted, the Las Vegas Police Department will likely close off that part of the highway or road to prevent any other accidents and interruptions in the investigation process.
  • In certain circumstances, the police officer may even issue a ticket if there was a violation of the law. For example, if one of the drivers was found to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the police officer would then charge the driver criminally under the Clark County District Attorney’s office.

We recommend that you call for a police officer immediately after being involved in a multi-car accident in Las Vegas. Police reports will help attorneys tremendously when determining how the accident occurred and the different parties involved. Usually, after being involved in an accident, you are in such a state of shock that you may not remember to take down all the information about other drivers. The police officers will do this for you.

Multi Car Accident Attorney Consultation At Heidari Law

If you have been involved in a multi-car accident and would like to speak to a highly qualified Las Vegas lawyer, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with our qualified multi-car accident lawyers. Our lawyers can help you understand your rights, and will provide guidance on how to proceed with your case.

Our consultations are complementary, and provide you with an opportunity to speak to our experienced staff. We recommend that you bring all documents related to your car accident attorney consultation, including

  • Police reports
  • Any traffic tickets issued
  • Pictures of the accident scene
  • Pictures of your vehicle
  • Pictures of the other party’s vehicle
  • Statements made by other witnesses
  • Information from other eyewitnesses

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