Serious multi-car accidents can create a legal mess

Understanding Fault in Multi-Car Accidents on Missouri Highways

June 01, 20261 min read

Understanding Fault in Multi-Car Accidents on Missouri Highways

Multi-car accidents are among the most complex types of crashes on Missouri highways. When three or more vehicles are involved, determining who is responsible often requires a detailed investigation of the events leading up to the collision.

Multiple car serious accident on a rainy day in St Louis, MO

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system, which means more than one driver may share responsibility for an accident. Insurance companies and investigators will review evidence such as police reports, witness statements, vehicle damage, dashcam footage, and accident reconstruction to determine each driver's percentage of fault.

Common causes of multi-vehicle crashes include distracted driving, speeding, following too closely, sudden lane changes, poor weather conditions, and chain-reaction collisions that begin with a single negligent driver.

If you've been injured in a multi-car accident, it's important not to assume that fault is straightforward. Even if multiple drivers contributed to the crash, you may still be entitled to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages based on Missouri's comparative fault laws.

An experienced Missouri personal injury attorney can investigate the accident, preserve critical evidence, negotiate with multiple insurance companies, and help protect your right to fair compensation.

If you've been involved in a multi-car accident anywhere in Missouri, contact Craig J. Concannon, P.C. for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

Disclaimer: This blog is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every case is unique. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.


Craig Concannon, Esq.

Craig Concannon, Esq.

Craig J. Concannon is a licensed attorney in Missouri, Illinois, and Alabama. He completed his undergraduate studies in Accounting at St. Louis University, where he graduated with honors. Then in 1996, he graduated with honors from St. Louis University Law School, became an editor for the St. Louis University Public Law Review, and was a published author. After law school, Craig worked as a clerk at the Missouri Court of Appeals, where he gained more experience as a lawyer. He then started working in a private practice, where he gained experience by working on a variety of cases and representing a plethora of clients. One of those cases gained attention and became a front-page article in the June 7, 2002 issue of Missouri Lawyers Weekly. This was because he had managed to obtain favorable results for his client in a civil lawsuit against a major investment firm. In another case, Craig represented a client in a criminal case. It went on to become an article on the St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper since he was able to secure the defendant's release from a federal correctional institution solely because he detected that a testimony given by a St. Louis City Police Officer had been fabricated. In December 2009, Craig went on to represent a client in a commercial litigation matter and was up against many governmental entities. This case made its way to the St. Louis Business Journal, and he eventually featured in a St. Louis radio show, called KMOX, in January 2010. On September 12, 2010, yet another of Concannon's cases found its way to print, as an article on the front page of Missouri Lawyers Weekly. The article reported on a case in which he represented a client who had been convicted in an alleged multi-million dollar, multi-national ponzi scheme. As the years went by, Craig J. Concannon gained more experience as a successful lawyer. Many of his cases even resulted in five published decisions in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He's also represented several criminal defendants in over a hundred federal criminal cases in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. As an attorney with over 20 years of experience, Concannon's desire and passion to help his clients - especially those injured in accidents - has only increased. That's why he decided to start this law firm - in order to help people to the best of his ability.

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