If I was in a fender bender and the person I hit then hit the car in front of them, am I responsible for that car as well?
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If I was in a fender bender and the person I hit then hit the car in front of them, am I responsible for that car as well?
Asked on July 4, 2015 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You would be liable, or financially responsible, if the person whom you hit (and who in turn hit the car in front of them) can show in court, by a "preponderance of the evidence" (that it is more likely that not) that you hitting them caused them to strike the car ahead of them (such as by forcing them into that car; stunning the driver so he/she couldn't react in time; etc.). A person who is at fault in a car accident is liable for all damage and injury caused by his/her actions.
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