I was the third car back in a four car rear ender.
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I was the third car back in a four car rear ender.
When I approached an inner section there were two cars in front of me. I’m not sure if they were at a complete top but I slowed down to wait for them to continue to move forward. I was hit from behind which of course made me hit the car in front of me and they the car in front of them. Now the car in front of me is saying that they felt two bumps and they are waiting for a statement from the first car to see if they felt two bumps. Is that possible or is the car that rear ended me, his insurance company trying to get out of paying for all damages? There were no sitations or tickets given.
Asked on May 30, 2009 under Accident Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.H., Member, California Bar / M.H., Member, California Bar
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
It is possible obviously from the perspective of the cars in front of you that they were struck first by you and then the person that struck you. The respective insurance companies will investigate and take statements from the involved parties and assert yourself with your company to be sure your statement is also considered. Did the police respond? And if so what did the accident report say? You should be able to get a copy of the accident report to determine if it backs your version. You are correct that the general rule is that the last person in a chain collision is responsible for all the damage but if they are uninsured or underinsured different rules can come into play.
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