When you’re in a rear-end collision, it’s up to you to prove the liability of the other drivers. There are a number of ways that you might go about making your case. You might rely on eyewitness testimony from others who saw the crash. You can look at the police report to see if it contains helpful evidence such as drawings of the events leading to the collision or names and contact information of witnesses. You can also look at skid marks and debris.
In some cases, it may be necessary to use the services of an expert in accident reconstruction. They may be able to evaluate damage and other evidence to determine the speed at the time of the collision and additional critical details that may help you prove your case. Finally, if the cause of the crash in your case might be a defective design or a manufacturing defect, you may need to have your vehicle professionally inspected and conduct research to see whether other drivers have had similar problems.