When a vehicle rear ends another stopped or stopping vehicle, the law permits the inference that the vehicle that struck the other vehicle in the rear was negligent. However, the courts will not grant a motion for pre-trial determination of liability in this circumstance if the defendant can demonstrate a non-negligent explanation for the accident […]
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