Traffic Accidents
Q. What is the fault ratio in rear-end collisions?
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Rear-end collisions are basically 100% the rear driver's fault, except when the front vehicle brakes without reason.
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Rear-end collision fault is basically 100% for the rear vehicle (Art. 26 duty to maintain safe distance). Exception: if front vehicle brakes suddenly without reason, front may bear ~30% fault.
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