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Hi there,

I was in a minor car accident on a motorway offramp last week. A truck had an insecure load which resulted in some furniture falling on to the road. There were two cars in front of me that slowed right down. I can't recall seeing the car in front of me brakelights go on so before I knew it I had rear ended them. Admittedly, I crashed in to them so I am at fault. I am wanting advice please on where I could possibly stand with disputed liability regarding the truck driver that also left the scene. I managed to get their number plate. I am responsible for crashing in to the car in front of me, however, if their load was secure this wouldn't have transpired. Can you please advise if there is any grounds for me to dispute, and if so, how I would go about it?

Thank you

Hi there,
The persons responsible for the cause of the sudden braking would be subject to their own driving infringements if applicable. But as you have said, the responsibility to you as a motorist is to make sure in any situation you are able to stop without hitting the vehicle in front. This is part of the road rules, so I don't think you would have much success trying to dispute. Maybe leave it in the hands your insurance company, to make a claim against the other drivers if they think another party is liable.