What happens if you were rear ended which caused you to swerve into the next lane and hit another car. Is the person who originally hit you at fault for both cars?

1. Am I at fault if I swerve to avoid an accident?
2. Who is at fault if you swerve?
3. Is rear-end always at fault?
4. Can swerving cause whiplash?
5. Who is at fault in a rear end collision involving 3 cars?
6. Is it possible to hit a car and not cause damage?
7. Should you swerve to avoid an animal?
8. What happens if you accidentally hit a motorcyclist?
9. What is the main cause of most rear end crashes?
10. Can you get whiplash from being rear ended?
11. What happens when you get hit in the back of the neck?
12. Should I sue after being rear ended?
13. What happens to your body in a rear-end collision?
14. What do you do if you get hit from behind?

Am I at fault if I swerve to avoid an accident?

If you swerve out of the way to avoid an object or another car, but that car wasn't involved in the accident (in other words, it only caused you to hit someone but wasn't hit itself), then you will likely be considered at fault if you hit someone else's car.

Who is at fault if you swerve?

If you were hit or almost hit by a phantom driver whose carelessness caused you to swerve and crash, your insurance company should treat the phantom driver the same as an uninsured motorist as long as uninsured motorist coverage (UIM) was purchased as part of your insurance coverage.

Is rear-end always at fault?

In most rear-end motor vehicle accidents, the rear driver is at fault for the accident. However, the rear driver is not always at fault in a rear-end collision. The lead driver or another vehicle could be the cause of the rear-end accident.

Can swerving cause whiplash?

Whiplash, as the name suggests, is caused by the rapid back and forth movement of the neck and upper cervical spine. This rapid movement usually occurs during a vehicle crash when there is a sudden impact with another vehicle, a sharp swerve or turn to avoid an impact, or other instantaneous, jerky movements.

Who is at fault in a rear end collision involving 3 cars?

Who is at Fault in a 3-Car Crash? When a car accident involves three vehicles, fault will go to the driver who caused the initial collision. Even if the initial accident causes a chain reaction that involves a third vehicle, liability will go to the driver responsible for causing the first collision.

Is it possible to hit a car and not cause damage?

If you don't report damage caused to your car while it's parked, or after you hit a parked car, your insurance may become invalid. This would mean that you'd have to pay for repairs yourself on future claims, even if you weren't at fault.

Should you swerve to avoid an animal?

Don't jeopardize vehicle control when avoiding animals

Do not try to swerve around an animal! You could lose control of your vehicle and hit a tree or another vehicle—both potentially much worse than hitting a deer. If you swerve, there's also a chance that the animal will panic and run into your path.

What happens if you accidentally hit a motorcyclist?

If the motorcyclist you hit files a civil action, you could be found responsible for their collision-related expenses. The basis of their claim will be that because you acted negligently, you caused the accident and, therefore, you should pay for their losses.

What is the main cause of most rear end crashes?

The majority of rear-end collisions occur when the leading vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed. About 81 percent of rear-end accidents occurred when the lead vehicle was completely stopped. In most collisions, the driver was following too closely to the car in front of it.

Can you get whiplash from being rear ended?

Whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end car accidents. But whiplash can also result from sports accidents, physical abuse and other types of traumas, such as a fall. Whiplash may be called a neck sprain or strain, but these terms also include other types of neck injuries.

What happens when you get hit in the back of the neck?

Injuries to the vessels in the neck and brain can cause a rise in blood pressure because your body is trying to force blood to the brain. The other thing you must not forget with neck injuries is injury to the bones and the spinal cord itself.

Should I sue after being rear ended?

Rear-end collisions can leave you with thousands of dollars in medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. If you aren't able to recover damages through an insurance claim, you may need to sue the other driver for compensation to cover your costs associated with the accident.

What happens to your body in a rear-end collision?

In addition to your body hitting the seat, internal organs and bones can shift and be injured in this process as well. Rear-end collisions often result in injury to the neck, back, head, and chest because of this movement, as well as pressure that the seatbelt may exert during movement.

What do you do if you get hit from behind?

If you are involved in a rear-end automobile collision, contact a collision center immediately. By contacting a lawyer immediately, you can receive the most money for your damages.