No. In most cases, the rear driver is at fault. However, there are several exceptions to this that also hold the rear-ended vehicle accountable for damages. We list these exceptions below.
The front driver suddenly puts their vehicle in reverse.
The car in front is having mechanical issues and fails to pull to the side of the road.
For some reason, the front car brake checks the trailing car and slams on their brakes.
If the lead car’s brake lights are out, the rear driver might not have enough time to react once they realize that the front car is braking.