1. Who Is Responsible In a Rear- End Collision? Ph: 845-709-8005, 800-940-1799 Email: jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.comjeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com URL: www.rocklandinjurylaw.comwww.rocklandinjurylaw.com

2. When a driver’s car is hit from behind, regardless of the reason it is usually deemed to be the fault of the driver who hit the car in the rear. This is because: A driver must be able to come to a safe stop if the vehicle(s) ahead stops or slows down. If the driver cannot come to a safe stop, it indicates that he/she is not driving in a safe speed.

3. “Chain Reaction” Car Accidents The driver of the third car is usually held responsible for the rear-end collision.rear-end collision The car in the middle is usually considered to have received damage from being caught in the middle of the 2 colliding vehicles. The car in the middle is usually not held liable.

4. Can the driver of the car hit from behind in a rear-end collision be at fault? Yes! The driver of the hit car can be held responsible, if it is proven that the collision occurred due to his negligence. For example: The hit car’s brake lights did not function. The hit car popped a tire and stopped in the middle of a traffic lane, rather than retreating to the shoulder of the road.

5. Car Accident Attorney in Spring Valley, NY Immediately after a rear-end collision call Rockland Injury Lawyers for a car accident attorney.car accident attorney Our car accident attorneys will help you claim compensation for your losses. Our office is located in Spring Valley, NY. We have been handling car accident cases in Rockland County for over 50 years.

6. Contact Us: Rockland Injury Lawyers Ph: 845-709-8005, 800-940-1799 Fax: 845.215.9589 Add: 455 Route 304 Suite 105, Bardonia, New York 10954 271 W. Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Email: jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.comjeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com URL: www.rocklandinjurylaw.comwww.rocklandinjurylaw.com