Rear End Collision - Is it my Fault?
Rear end collision is one of the most common of automobile accidents. Usually the individual who rear ends the automobile in front of them gets the traffic citation and is told that he or she is at fault. Under Florida law, there is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of the rear driver.
Evidence of the following rebuts the presumption of negligence.
• Unanticipated brake failure
• Front vehicle stopped suddenly for no reasonable reason
• Front vehicle was improperly or illegally stopped
• Unexpected stop made to execute an illegal turn
Therefore, just because you received the ticket or rear ended the car in front of you does not make you the party at fault. The specific facts of your case will determine who really is at fault in a rear end collision. Consult with an attorney before admitting fault in any automobile accident case.
For more information about automotive insurance or injury claims, contact Florida Accident Center or call toll free 1-877-961-5100. Offices in Dade and Broward counties.
