Car Accident Rear-End Collisions in Alberta

I had a rear-end collision with a car in front of me when I sneezed. Is this my fault?

This scenario and many other causes of rear-end collisions are quite common. Though highly unfortunate, this type of car accident will still be your fault as far as the insurance companies are concerned, because the driver in front of you did nothing wrong. The issue at hand is whether you are guilty of an offense that caused the rear end collision.

Reviewing the car accident evidence leading up to the moment of impact is critical in determining whether you deserve to be charged at all.

Very often there is no chargeable offence committed if you rearended someone. Police could issue a Follow Too Close ticket or as in most car accidents, police will typically issue a Careless Driving charge. I think we’ll all agree that sneezing at the wheel is NOT worthy of the most serious traffic offence in Alberta.

A Careless Driving charge is worth 6 demerits on your driving record and will have the same devastating impact as an impaired driving conviction on your insurance premiums.

Momentary inattention is most certainly NOT Careless Driving - and this is the case in most rear-end collisions.

That’s why we’re here. If you’re at fault for a rear-end collision… or any other car accident or traffic offense, contact us. We have many solutions to protect your driving record and keep your insurance rates from skyrocketing.