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If you hit someone from behind it is automatically your fault.

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Q: Who is at fault in a rear end collision approaching a stop light?
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Who is at fault in a rear end collision when sitting at a red light and a car hit from behind?

The car in the back is usually at fault in a rear end collision. The only exception would be if the car in front were backing up. The car in back is at fault for hitting you ,but if you are pushed into the car in front of you you are at fault for hitting that car.


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Who is at fault if you are rear ended?

It depends on the situation. If you stoped short and got rear ended it is your fault. But if you stoped becasue the driver in front of you stoped then it is that persons fault. If you are sitting at a stop light and get rear ended it is there fault. If you are parked in a parking zone and get rear ended it is there fault. Hope this Helped


If it is a clear day and you are hit from behind with your flashers going who is at fault?

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Is the driver who hits another from the rear always at fault?

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Will your driving record be affected negatively if you were rear ended by a driver who admits fault and has insurance in the state of Texas?

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If you ran a red light and someone hit you on the side rear who fault is it?

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