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Expert: Bennie719 - 5/12/2008


Question
hello, i rear ended a car there was no body damage to the car I hit but the
bumper has scratches and paint from my car , there is no damage to my car ,
the car i hit  hit the car in front of them, am i only responsible for the rear
bumper of the car i hit, their front end had more damage because they hit the
car in front of them which makes it their fault am i right?

Answer
Hi Tony,
As you describe the accident, you are responsible for the front and rear damages of the car that you hit, plus the damages of the car that you pushed them into.

The car in the middle and the car in front are totally innocent drivers, which makes you liable for all damages and injury.

Make a report to your insurance company ASAP.

I hope that you find this information to be helpful.
Tour feedback bt rating my answer will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Bennie
San Francisco Bay Area

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I have extensive knowledge in Personal Auto, Homeowners Insurance and Personal Umbrella coverage. I am also thoroughly familiar with claims handeling procedures. Will answer questions related to the above.

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Experience in the area: Served as an expert at askme.com from 7/2000 thru 10/2002 in the catagories of general insurance, auto and home insurance. Answered 422 questions before that site closed. Licensed in California since 1961, first in Life and Health for 2 + years and as a Property/Casualty Agent/Broker since 1964. I sold my business and took early retirement in 1998. Still maintain a valid California Property/Casualty Agent/Broker license. I have been a volunteer at allexperts.com since 2002. I can provide assistance in the following fields: Property and Casualty Insurance, Insurance Law, Auto Insurance Claims.

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