Los Angeles Multi-Car Pileup Accident Lawyer

Injured in a Multi-Car Accident in Los Angeles? We Can Help

If you have been injured in a multi-car pileup in Los Angeles, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Chain-reaction crashes can cause severe injuries but proving liability is complex, and this affects the maximum amount you can claim in damages.

Below, we’ll show you if you can claim—and how much.

Los Justicieros: $150M in Settlements for Car Accident Victims 

Los Justicieros is a dedicated car accident law firm in Los Angeles. Car accidents are 100% of our caseload—meaning we have the know-how, specialism, and negotiating skill you need to maximize your claim. Since our founding in 2012 by federal and state-licensed attorney Payton Kashani, we have handled 1,000+ car accident cases and have 210+ five-star Google reviews.

Our team of attorneys at Los Justicieros have helped hundreds of crash victims in Los Angeles win settlements & verdicts ranging from $75,000 to $6,000,000 after claiming for damages relating to:

• Multiple fractures, crush injuries, and lacerations
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Emergency medical treatment 
• Surgeries
• Long-term rehabilitation
• Loss of income
• Chronic pain and reduced mobility
• Emotional distress
• Loss or repair of vehicles involved in the pileup
• Other accident-related economic and non-economic losses unique to multi-vehicle crashes

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Multi-Car Pileup?

In a multi-car pileup, liability isn’t always limited to the driver who hit you. These chain-reaction crashes often involve multiple vehicles and can be traced back to one or more third parties whose negligence set off the sequence of collisions. 

Depending on the circumstances, responsible parties may include another driver who caused the initial impact, a commercial truck driver who failed to stop in time, a rideshare or delivery driver acting within the scope of their job, a vehicle manufacturer whose defective brakes or tires contributed to the crash, or even a government entity responsible for dangerous road conditions.

The most common reasons someone is found liable in a multi-car pileup include:

• Driving at an unsafe speed
• Following too closely
• Distracted driving, such as texting or looking away from the road
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Failing to obey traffic signals or signs
• Improper lane changes or unsafe merging
• Operating a vehicle with mechanical defects (e.g., faulty brakes or worn tires)

What If More Than One Person Is Liable in a Multi-Car Pileup?

In many multi-car pileups, more than one party shares responsibility for causing the crash. This might mean two negligent drivers—for example, one who triggered the collision and another who compounded it by failing to stop in time. It could also involve a driver and a third party, such as a trucking company, a rideshare operator, or a vehicle manufacturer whose defective part contributed to the chain reaction.

California’s comparative fault law determines how liability is divided when more than one party is at fault. Each party is assigned a percentage of the blame, and they are responsible for paying that percentage of your damages. 

For example, if two third parties are found equally responsible, each would owe 50% of your compensation.

What If Was Partly at Fault?

If you’re found partly at fault yourself, you can still make a personal injury claim. But it means that your total settlement would be reduced by your percentage of fault. So if your damages totalled $500,000 and you were, say, 20% at fault, you would receive $400,000 after the reduction.

IMPORTANT! 

Cases involving multiple liable parties require detailed investigation and skillful negotiation to maximise your recovery. Insurance companies will often try to shift blame to you or downplay each party’s share of responsibility to reduce payouts. 

The sooner you speak with a specialist Los Angeles car accident lawyer, the sooner they can gather evidence, protect your rights, and ensure you receive the full compensation you’re entitled to.

Who Are Los Justicieros?

Los Justicieros are a dedicated Los Angeles auto accident law firm specialising in car accidents and truck accidents. We’ve recovered more than $150 million in compensation claims for our clients, maintaining a 98% case success rate. Our attorneys focus only on victims of motor vehicle accidents as the dedicated division of the award-winning Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Sunset West Legal Group, led by the award-winning attorney Payton Kashani.

We have represented victims of multi-vehicle collisions suffering severe and life-changing injuries—from multiple fractures and crush injuries caused by high-impact, chain-reaction crashes, to internal organ damage, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord trauma, and partial or total paralysis.

Across all our car accident cases, our attorneys have secured major settlements and verdicts such as:

• $6,000,000 pre-trial settlement for the victim of a serious car accident in Los Angeles
• $1,000,000 pre-trial settlement for a driver involved in a collision with a rideshare vehicle
• $900,000 pre-trial settlement for the victim of a car crash in Los Angeles
• $535,000 pre-trial settlement for a passenger injured in a car crash in Los Angeles
• $175,000 pre-trial settlement for the driver injured in a collusion in Los Angeles

5 Reasons to Hire a Auto Accident Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer after a multi-car pileup in Los Angeles is one of the smartest decisions you can make—especially if you’ve suffered serious injuries. See five key reasons why below.

1. Serious injury claims. Chain-reaction crashes often cause catastrophic harm, including multiple fractures, crush injuries from high-impact collisions, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and internal organ damage. A lawyer experienced in multi-vehicle accidents can build a strong case to help you recover the maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and long-term care needs.
   
2. Protecting you from blame. Under California’s comparative fault laws, insurance companies may try to argue that you were partly responsible for the crash. For example, they might claim you were speeding, following too closely, or failed to brake in time. Your attorney can gather evidence to show that another driver—or multiple drivers—were actually at fault, protecting you from being unfairly held responsible.
   
3. Maximising your settlement. Insurance companies often downplay the severity of pileup injuries and offer low settlements. A lawyer knows how to calculate the full value of your claim—factoring in current and future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and the pain and suffering you’ve endured.
   
4. Navigating complex insurance issues. Multi-vehicle accidents frequently involve several liable parties, such as other drivers, trucking companies, or rideshare operators. They may also involve defective vehicle parts or hazardous road conditions. A skilled attorney understands California’s insurance and liability rules and can manage these complexities from day one.
   
5. Building strong evidence. Winning a pileup accident claim requires thorough proof—such as accident reconstruction, dashcam or traffic camera footage, black box data from involved vehicles, police reports, medical records, and expert testimony. A lawyer knows how to collect, preserve, and present this evidence to strengthen your case.

How Much Are Legal Fees?

If you’ve just recently sustained injuries following an accident, you should know there are state laws that protect your access to the very best car accident attorneys.

Los Justicieros work on a contingency fee basis—also known as a no-win-no-fee model—and according to the California Business and Professions Code § 6147, this means that we are legally obliged to:

• Never charge upfront fees for consulting or preparing your personal injury claim
• Never claim legal fees if we lose and your attorney fails to secure compensation
• Never include hidden fees beyond the arrangement pre-agreed in writing and signed by you at the beginning of our legal representation

What Happens When You Call Los Justicieros

Our process begins with a free, confidential, and zero-obligation consultation about your situation. You can call us now at +1 (424) 404-5140 to speak directly with an attorney. 

We’ll ask about the injuries you sustained, the number of vehicles involved, how the crash unfolded, and any interactions you’ve already had with insurance companies or other lawyers. We may also request specific documents—such as accident reports, medical records, dashcam or traffic camera footage, or correspondence with insurers—to help us assess the maximum value of your claim and determine the most effective strategy for pursuing it.

Next, we’ll explain the terms of our no-win, no-fee representation, giving you complete peace of mind about hiring top legal representation with no upfront costs. You’ll know our fee structure—only applicable if we win your case—and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like before deciding to move forward with us as your legal advocates.

Then, over the following months, your multi-vehicle accident case will typically move through these stages:

1. Immediate Investigation & Evidence Collection. We’ll quickly begin investigating the crash—gathering police and collision reports, medical records, witness statements, dashcam or traffic camera footage, black box data from involved vehicles, and, where applicable, accident reconstruction analysis. These details are crucial for proving how and why the chain reaction occurred.
   
2. Formal Claim Submission & Demand Letter. We will submit a formal claim, or demand letter, to the at-fault party’s insurer. This may involve claims against multiple drivers, a trucking company, a rideshare operator, or even a government entity if hazardous road conditions contributed to the pileup.
   
3. Negotiations and Insurance Mediation. After filing the claim, we negotiate aggressively with the insurance companies representing all liable parties. If settlement talks stall, California offers a structured option—mediation through the Department of Insurance’s Automobile Claims Mediation Program—to help resolve disputes without immediate litigation.
   
4. Filing a Lawsuit (If Needed). If negotiations or mediation fail, your lawyer will file a lawsuit. Under California law, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, but claims against government entities have much shorter deadlines.
   
5. Trial Preparation & Court Representation. If your multi-car pileup accident case proceeds to court, your attorney will handle discovery, file motions, work with expert witnesses (such as accident reconstructionists or vehicle safety specialists), attend hearings, and ultimately present your case at trial. Your legal fee will remain as agreed in your original no-win, no-fee contract.