First car suddenly stopped because there is a parked car in the middle of the street. Then a second car came in and made a complete stop on time without striking the first car. However, a thrid car strikes the second car and a fourth car strikes the thrid car, pushing the second car to the first car.
So Whose fault is it?
I know that the law requires drivers to be in full control of vehicles at all times. but Whose fault is it? Is it going to be all three drivers behind the first car's faults?
Thank you
2006-12-12 10:31:45 · 13 answers · asked by Nate K 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
#3 and #4 are primarily at fault. The insurance companies may try to put some negligence (meaning fault) on car #1. Car #2 will not be at fault whatsoever.
2006-12-12 13:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state
20 years ago in Indiana my brother hit a car he was in the back and at fault. 5 minutes later the cop turned the corner and another car came behind my brother and hit him. That third car was found at fault and had to pay all damages even though he did not cause my brother to hit the first car. how fair is that
Yes the cop even seen that there was only two cars involved to begin with but the third car hit my brother before the cop got there
2006-12-12 10:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by G L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is the 3rd car fault first and the 4th car 2ndly and both were driving too close and fast to each car which they all should have been paying attention to the road. However, because of the car that was parked in the middle of the road should have somehow had their hazard lights on, and took the car to the side of the road. Luckly no one was hurt, I hope.
2006-12-12 10:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend in a similiar situation. Basically what all the insurance companies did was go after the person who actually hit that particular car regardless of who's fault the entire accident was (the guy parked in the middle of the street).
2006-12-12 10:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a car is stopped it's not that cars fault.Car #3 pays for car#1 and 2. Car# 3 rear damage gets payed by car#4.
2006-12-12 14:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by gerry d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the third car & fourth car for failing to stop. you must keep your distance from the person in front of you. I had the same thing happen to me. I was in the 2nd car. I did not hit the first, however the fourth car hit the third which hit me etc. the fourth car was charged.
2006-12-12 10:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by seamonkey_has_da_loot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Third car and then fourth car would also be held partially at fault because he hit the third car.
2006-12-12 10:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by trollwzrd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number 3 pays for #2 -- #4 pays for the rear of #3, front of #2 and rear of #1. Number one is not at fault -- I think...
2006-12-12 11:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Third and fourth car at fault.
2006-12-12 10:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by xphxpd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#3 car
2006-12-12 10:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋