[net.auto] Hitting someone in the rear.

mff@wuphys.UUCP (THE UNNAMED) (01/31/85)

> I think I read a traffic study once that indicated smaller cars get
> less respect on the highway from other drivers (especially in larger
> cars).
> 
> As for it being your fault if you hit someone from the rear when
> they cut in front of you without signalling, are you sure about that?
> If someone cuts into your lane they are violating your right of way,
> making the accident their fault.
> -- 
> 
> Paul Dubuc	cbscc!pmd

I know this arguement sounds reasonable, but I know a couple of insurance
types and they both state emphaticaly that if you hit someone in the rear,
99/100 of the time, you'll be found liable.  If you hire an expensive lawyer,
you might get away with it in some unusual circumstances, but it's not very
likely. 





						Mark F. Flynn
						Washington University
						St. Louis, MO  63130
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