Happy Thanksgiving everyone rough night for two friends last night. We were both going out last night in two different cars. My friend was parked on the side of the street and did a u turn while I was already driving straight ahead on the street hitting him in the quater panel behind the door as he was across the street making the U-turn. Unfortunately there is a lot of damage to his car 1999 Toyota Solara and none to mine 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis we are stumped who is going to be at fault him making the U-turn in front of my car or me hitting him while driving straight ahead on the street. your opinions!
2006-11-23 03:53:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Very simple one to answer. The person attempting a U-turn must make sure the way is clear before starting their turn. If they are hit, it is their fault.
2006-11-23 03:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming there was sufficient light outside, I would say your friend would be at fault.
If not, did you both have your lights on ? if he didn't, then he can be fully at fault, if you didn't ? then you may have to except some of the blame also, ''BUT THINK ABOUT IT ?'' Did you two involve the police in the matter ? If not, the best thing to do is both of you guys find a shop or someone who can repair the damage cheaply and both of you split the bill in half, this way neither of you get a accident against your insurance policies and the insurance companies don't raise both of your rates.
this way both of you can still remain friends, at least you didn't suffer any damage to your car but it could have been worst.
Ask your friend what he thinks of this answer....
2006-11-23 04:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Steven H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The guy making the u-turn even if it was a legal turn. He has an obligation to make sure it is a safe to do so and to yield the right of way. If the police were called and did a report the report should list who is at fault.
2006-11-23 09:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by crashguy351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U-turns are illigle in some areas of the road but I think you were on a back street where U-turns are ok? You had the "right of way" becuase you were driving striaght but, I would agree with others responding to your question about sharing the cost to remain friends. Some friendships are priceless! Just wish I had one :(
2006-11-23 04:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by I made this! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are both at fault. Did he cross a solid white or yellow line when making the u-turn, did he have his signal indicators on? Yo didn't say. You are at fault for driving too closelu=y, too fast or a combination of both. Hope you were not drinking!!!
2006-11-23 04:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by demilspencer@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was night. He made a u-turn in front of you. You were already driving, he wasn't. He's at fault. He should have waited for you to pass.
2006-11-23 04:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your friend hit each other. I'm thinking you both should have got DUI's
I think you both should share the cost of repairs just to remain friends.
2006-11-23 04:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me baby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he will be at fault for making the u turn in front of you that's what the law is gong to say anyway good luck with it.
2006-11-23 05:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is at fault, and should be cited for an illegal u turn.
2006-11-23 03:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by flagmagnets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the u turn loses
2006-11-23 04:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋