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This is dependent on whether one driver was in marked lanes and the other wasn't
Added; In many jurisdictions there are no enforceable traffic regulations on private parking lots. They are private property on which the municipal traffic laws do not apply. Usually it becomes a matter for the individual's insurance companies to subrogate.
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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 when someone traveling in the parking lot aisle and is hit by another vehicle traveling across the aisles and strikes the vehicle on front fender driver side fender?
Personally, I think that it should be the fault of the driver going across the aisle, but other may think otherwise.
Who is at fault when you are backing into a parking lot space?
Any time the driver who is backing is at fault, in all 50 states.
Who is at fault if you back into a car that is cutting through a parking lot and in your blind spot?
If the car was crossing yellow or white lines then they are. Otherwise it is your responsibilty as a driver to watch for all other vehicles and pedestrians.
Who's at fault in a car accident when you're backing into your parking space and he's driving forward. your left hand side back bumper hits his right hand side front bumper?
If he was driving forward past his intended parking space to take yours, then he is at fault. Cutting across is not permitted in parking lots although many people do it anyway.
Who is at fault in a parking lot accident when one driver is reversing out and the other is driving in and they collide?
The one in reverse is most probably at fault here!
Who is at fault if you back up to get a parking space and driver whom is parked back in first pulls out of their space and both vehicles collide?
the one that is at fault is the driver that pulls out of their space that then caused both cars to crash . the one at fault should have waited until the other driver parks .
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 when the driver admits he was not looking and you backed out of a parking lot and he hits your car?
Unfortunately it's your fault since you're entering the "circle of traffic" whether it's circular or not. Fortunately parking lots are private property and not city streets. You may be able to just take care of your own damages..especially if the other driver admitted fault.
Who is at fault if you were hit in a parking lot while parking if the car that hit you were on the wrong side of the parking lot and speeding?
The driver of the car that hit you would be at fault for failing to slow down and avoid hitting you, regardless of which side he or she was on. Parking lots are very dangerous places and people must slow down accordingly.
Who is at fault in a collision between a car on the roadway and one exiting a parking lot?
This did happen to me and I was the exiting the parking lot. I had already crossed one lane of traffic and was hit on the driver's side front fender by a car in the second lane. I was ruled "at fault" because I entered the other driver's lane of travel.
If you are sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car and open you're door and a passing by car hits the door who is at fault?
depend where you were. if you were on the road, its your fault cuz its a road! 4 moveing cars for crying out loud! if it was in a parking lot, blame the driver who hit your door. your supposed to be parked in a parking lot! dahhhhhhh!
