How to Determine Liability in a Multi-Car Rear-End Collision?

[McRiley]

Here is a detailed introduction to determining liability in a multi-car rear-end collision: 1. The leading vehicle did not intentionally change lanes: Each case must be analyzed individually. Generally, if the leading vehicle did not intentionally change lanes, the following vehicle is at fault. In cases involving icy, snowy, or foggy weather conditions, liability is determined by traffic police based on an on-site investigation and comprehensive evaluation of the circumstances. After a rear-end collision occurs, the driver must immediately stop the vehicle, secure the scene, and promptly report the incident to the police and notify the insurance company. 2. The leading vehicle suddenly brakes: If the rear-end collision is caused by the leading vehicle suddenly braking, traffic police usually assign full or primary liability to the following vehicle. Traffic regulations do not prohibit sudden braking, but they do require the following vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the leading vehicle. Therefore, unless the leading vehicle violated traffic rules, the following vehicle is liable for the collision.