Douglas County · Multi-vehicle accidents
Castle Rock Multi-vehicle accidents Lawyers
Castle Rock multi-vehicle accident lawyers for crashes on I-25, Founders Parkway. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Sorting Out Fault in a Chain-Reaction Crash
McCormick & Murphy are Castle Rock multi-vehicle accident lawyers for people hurt in Castle Rock. We get the Castle Rock Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report, the AdventHealth Castle Rock records, and file in Douglas County Justice Center.
A pileup is not one event. It is a series of impacts, often seconds apart, each caused by a different driver decision. We break the crash into its individual collisions and work out which impact caused which injury and which vehicle damage, rather than letting insurers lump everything together.
This matters because fault is rarely the same for every driver involved. The car that started the chain reaction may bear more responsibility than a driver who was pushed forward by the vehicle behind them. Colorado allows recovery even when more than one party shares fault, so sorting out each driver's share is central to the claim.
With several vehicles and several insurers involved, each company will try to point to another driver. We push back on that early, before positions harden, so our client's claim does not get lost in the finger-pointing between the other companies.
Reconstructing the Sequence of Impacts
We look at the sequence of impacts, each vehicle's damage pattern, event data recorders, available video, witness accounts, following distances, and road conditions at the time of the crash. Damage patterns alone can show whether a vehicle was pushed from behind or struck something ahead, which helps establish the order of collisions.
Because multiple insurers are usually involved, we also identify every available policy that may apply, including the policies of drivers who may only be partially at fault. On corridors like I-25 and Founders Parkway, where speeds are higher and traffic is heavier, we move quickly to gather this evidence before it is lost or vehicles are repaired.
- Photos of your vehicle's damage from multiple angles
- Photos of the damage to other vehicles involved, if possible
- Contact information for all drivers and witnesses at the scene
- The police report number and responding agency
- Any dashcam or nearby surveillance footage before it is overwritten
Multi-Vehicle Crashes Around Castle Rock
Castle Rock sees multi-vehicle crashes on I-25 and on busy local routes like Founders Parkway, Meadows Parkway, and Plum Creek Parkway, where merging traffic and congestion create conditions for chain-reaction collisions. These crashes are investigated by Castle Rock Police Department or Douglas County Sheriff's Office depending on location, and injured drivers are sometimes treated at AdventHealth Castle Rock.
We also handle multi-vehicle claims arising from crashes in Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Franktown, and Monument. When a case needs to be filed in Douglas County, it is handled at the Douglas County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we meet with Castle Rock clients by phone, video, or in person as needed.
What Damages May Be Available
- Medical expenses from injuries caused by one or more impacts
- Future medical care if injuries require ongoing treatment
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering tied to the crash
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Castle Rock Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers FAQ
How is fault decided when several cars are involved?
We reconstruct the order of impacts using vehicle damage, witness statements, and other available evidence to show which driver actions caused which collisions. Fault is often shared among multiple drivers rather than resting entirely on one person.
What if the driver who hit me was also hit from behind?
That driver may still bear some responsibility for their own following distance or reaction, even if they were also struck. We look at each link in the chain separately rather than assuming the first or last driver is automatically at fault.
Do I have to deal with multiple insurance companies?
Often yes, since each driver involved may have a separate insurer. We identify all applicable policies and manage communication with each company so our client is not left negotiating with several adjusters at once.
What if I was found partly at fault?
Colorado allows recovery even when fault is shared among drivers, as long as your share of fault does not exceed the threshold set by law. We work to accurately establish each driver's percentage of fault rather than accepting an insurer's initial assessment.
Why does the order of impacts matter for my injury claim?
Different impacts can cause different injuries, and medical records may need to be matched to a specific collision within the pileup. Establishing that sequence helps connect your injuries to the driver or drivers responsible for them.
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