Am I at fault if I rear ended someone who stopped suddenly?

In California, rear-end accidents fall under the rebuttable presumption that the second car holds liability for the accident. This means that while it’s likely to be the fault of the car behind, this presumption must be clarified before negligence is concretely determined.

Who pays for rear end collision?

In a rear end collision, the driver whose unsafe conduct causes a crash is required to pay for the resulting damage. Because California is a comparative fault state, the lead driver may share liability for a collision.

What injuries can you get from being rear ended?

You can get a whiplash, concussion or another traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken ribs, lung contusion, and other injuries if you get rear ended. Possible injuries from being rear ended include whiplash, traumatic brain injury (TBI) including concussion, fractured ribs, bruised lung, and others.

Who is at fault in a merging accident?

Merging occurs when a lane is about to end and a car driver must enter into a lane that will be continuing to go forward. Most of the time drivers that are merging during an accident are at fault because the other driver has the right of way. The merging driver is supposed to yield the right of way.

Who pays in a rear end collision?

Who Pays for Damages in a Rear End Incident? The responsible driver should pay for any damage that results from hitting your automobile from behind. If they are insured against collisions, you may receive a check from the insurance underwriter.

How long does a rear end settlement take?

After reaching a settlement agreement, you might be wondering how long it will take until you receive your compensation. For cases with minor crashes and minor damages, cases typically take 30 to 90 days. If your case goes to court, it could take years for a settlement to be reached.