who is at fault in a rear end wreck

Question Details: I was rear ended by a truck when i did a hard brake for a dog. the other driver got a ticket for following too close. I talked to a lawyer who said it was 50/50 liabilaty because i did a hard brake. Is this true? I thought in Ga it was the fault of the rear driver.

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Neil Flit / Law Office of Neil Flit Answered 2 years ago | Contributor This attorney is licensed in Georgia

I commend you for stopping for the animal.  My opinion is that the truck is at fault.

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