Most people assume the rear driver is at fault for a rear-end collision, but this is not always the case. Certain things a front driver does may also contribute to a rear-end collision. Illinois is a comparative negligence state. This means that fault can be divided between parties, even in cases where fault may seem relatively straightforward.
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Front Drivers May be At-Fault in Some Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end crash fault can sometimes be partially blamed on the front driver. For example: