Who is held liable in a rear-ended car accident?

Negligent drivers are held liable for the damage and injuries they cause in accidents. In rear-ended car accidents, the most common kind of car accident, the driver in back gets the first look for who should be held liable.

What to do if your car is rear-ended in Santa Barbara?

If you’ve been in a rear-end car accident in Santa Barbara that has left you injured or with extensive damage to your vehicle, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Andrade Law Offices as soon as possible.

Who is responsible for a car accident in California?

California law makes room for the possibility that more than one driver may have responsibility for an accident. California personal injury law follows the legal standard of pure comparative negligence to assess. This requires a jury or judge considering an accident claim to consider each driver’s role in the accident.

Can a lead car be held liable in a car accident?

A common scenario for a car accident in which the driver of the lead car has liability is a situation in which the lead car’s brake lights were not working, and the driver behind had no warning the car ahead was braking. In a multi-car accident, a third car may have hit the rear car and forced it into the rear of the car ahead.

What are the laws on rear end collisions in California?

California’s vehicle laws require drivers to leave enough space for cars in front to be able to stop if necessary.

Who is at fault in a rear end accident?

A common cause of rear-end accidents involves a driver braking suddenly, causing the rear driver to hit the vehicle ahead. A driver in the rear may blame the front driver for braking suddenly; however, the rear driver may still be at fault for the accident.