Backing up--it is your fault.
Depends on the jurisdiction, but typically, two vehicles backing up is a 50/50.
yes you are correct. the person backing up is responsible for making sure the area behind their vehicle is clear.
The person backing out. If you were in the lane/road behind them they needed to use caution when backing out.
Any driver that is the backing vehicle has a greater and duty and care to maintain proper lookout at all times. The driver that was traveling on the throughfare has control of the lane of travel and the backing vehicle must yield to them. Infortunately, you would the proximate cause of the accident for improper backing.
Look behind you
EVERYTHING and everyone who might be behind you.
look behind you.
Look behind you
Before backing up.Before passing a vehicle.
The car that is in motion is ALWAYS at fault.
It is important to look over one's shoulder and use the rear view mirrors when backing up in a motor vehicle because one has to look for objects or humans behind the vehicle so that he or she does not drive into those.