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Who fault if person backing out of a parking space and hits a car driving the wrong way in a car park?
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∙ 9y ago
If the person backing out of the space had not seen a pedestrian walking the "wrong way" it would be the fault of the driver of the car backing out....... So it is the fault of the person backing out. They did not look to make sure it was safe to do so.
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I live in California i was driving through my apartment complex when i was hit in the front driver side corner by a person backing out of a parking spot. Am i at fault?
The greater fault lies with the person backing out of the parking space. You may still be partially at fault for not driving with due care.
Who is at fault in Florida when you are backing out of a parking lot space and hit someone?
It would be the person driving fault because it is like the same thing as driving and hitting someone.
Who is at fault when backing from a street parking slot you hit a car driving past on the street?
The person backing out of the lot. Cars in the travel lane have right of way.
Who is at fault if you are backing up and the other car is driving straight looking for parking?
In most circumstances, the backing vehicle has the greater duty of care and would be found at fault.
Who is at fault when you are backing out of a parking lot space and the other car is in a red zone?
If you are driving the backing car, no matter WHERE the other cas is located, YOU are the one at fault if you collide with it.
If a parked car backs out and hits you as you're driving past- in a parking lot- who is at fault?
This can go either way, most often it is the person who was backing out that is at fault. witnesses would be great to prove this is what happened.
Who is at fault when someone who is backing out of a parking lot space hits your side?
The person backing out. If you were in the lane/road behind them they needed to use caution when backing out.
Who is at fault if a car is backing out of a parking space and a car cutting through the parking lot to avoid traffic gets hit?
The driver backing up. Unless you can prove the other car was driving unsafly.
Who is at fault if a parked car backs out and hits you as you're driving past?
It is the fault of the person backing out. You have the right-of-way if you are driving in a usual and safe manor. The person who hit you should be cited for "backing without caution".
Who is at fault for a collision when two cars are backing out in a parking lot?
Its logical.........the person who backed out while the other person was at it!
If you are backing out of a parking spot and hit a unoccupied vehicle- who is at fault?
You are at fault.
Whos at fault backing up in a parking lot?
Backing out of a parking spaceThe person backing up is at fault, they have a greater duty the fact that the person is driving on the wrong side makes no difference. the person shoudl of waited to back out. --yes but like all accidents like these, it is circumstantial; if person A is backing out, person B is flying by @ 20+ mph, person A checks everywhere & sees nothing and proceeds to back out. they are then hit by car A who is at fault for 'not able to control his/her vehicle'. if both are going proper speeds & it is just a bump, it is definitely A's fault, cuz B has the right of way
