Q: I was rear ended by a speeding car in a neighborhood, when I stopped looked there were no cars put my vehicle in reverse
The car came flying up the rd and hit me my truck haven't even moved I was basically stopped would I be considered at fault
A: Usually when you get hit from behind by a negligent driver ("rear-ended") the police officer will give the other driver a citation (traffic ticket) for violation of OCGA 40-6-49 (which is the "following too closely" law). It's unusual, but not impossible, for you to be found at fault in that situation. If you speak to an attorney and review the police report, you should be able to figure out who is at fault fairly easily, absent weird circumstances. If you have been injured, talk to a lawyer about your rights and the various types of insurance involved. Best of luck.
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