German court rules rear driver fully liable in three‑car chain collision

The Landgericht Stralsund examined a chain rear‑end crash involving three cars on a local bypass near a junction. The middle vehicle stopped before any contact with the front car; the rear vehicle then struck the middle car, pushing it into the front car.

Based on the evidence, the court applied the presumption of fault (Anscheinsbeweis) against the rear‑ender, stating that the presumption of fault against a rear‑ender applies without restriction. The rear driver was held liable for all damages to both the middle and front vehicles, and the defendants must cover the total cost of repairs.