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In New York A Sudden Stop On Highway Provides Non-Negligent Explanation For Defendants In Rear-End Collisions
A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
