Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Attorneys
5 jun 2026
Learn how fault is determined in rear-end collisions and what exceptions can affect liability.
Rear-end collisions are often assumed to be the trailing driver’s fault, but Pennsylvania law allows for some exceptions depending on circumstances.
One important nuance is that sudden stops, mechanical failures, or improper lane changes by the front vehicle can shift liability or create shared fault scenarios.
Insurance companies often rely heavily on damage location and vehicle spacing analysis, but this does not always reflect real-time driving behavior.
A lesser-known issue is that distracted driving claims often depend on digital evidence such as phone usage logs, which can significantly influence fault determinations.
Even low speed rear-end impacts can result in serious soft tissue or spinal injuries.
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Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Incident
Understanding your legal rights after a rear-end collision is important because fault assumptions may not reflect the full circumstances of the crash.
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