It’s a common misconception that the driver in the back is always the one responsible for rear-end collisions. In fact, if you’re the driver in the rear, you may find yourself having to prove that the driver in front of you caused or at least contributed to the accident, given that you’re expected to leave a safe distance between cars. Examples of when the driver in front may be liable include a failure to signal when planning to execute a turn, leaving a broken-down or stalled car in the flow of traffic, or if they have non-working brake lights they’ve neglected to repair.