How is fault determined in a multi-vehicle accident?

Fault is determined by assessing each driver’s conduct against the duty of care, apportioning liability based on contribution to the accident under StVG § 17 and BGB § 254 — with courts applying presumptions (e.g., rear-end = following driver at fault) unless rebutted.

Fault in a multi-vehicle collision in Canada is determined by applying the standard of reasonable care expected of drivers, with courts apportioning liability based on each driver’s degree of negligence.

Fault proportion in traffic accidents in South Korea is determined by evaluating each party’s negligence based on factors like violation of traffic laws, speed, attention, and road conditions — not automatically split 50–50.

In Japan, fault ratio in accidents is determined by courts based on the degree of negligence or violation of duty by each party, guided by principles in the Civil Code and case law standards — but no fixed statutory formula exists.