What Is New York’s Rear End Collision Presumption of Negligence?

Honda Accord rear-ended by sedan on urban residential street with pedestrians

Why Getting Hit From Behind Changes Who Has to Explain the Crash Key Takeaways: In New York, a rear-end collision with a stopped or stopping vehicle generally creates a prima facie case of negligence against the driver in back, shifting the duty of explanation to that driver. This presumption stems from Vehicle and Traffic Law […]