I was entering into a parking lot by making a right turn in to the lot. As I approached to the ramp, a parked SUV on my right side accelerated forward and we both collided into each other. I drive a mini van. My van’s front of right rear tire collided with SUV left front bumper. I did not see the SUV moving. I only realized the accident after we have collided. The driver of SUV claims she was parked (She was in the SUV going back and forth trying to align into parking space on the street). Since I did not see the SUV moving, I am confused weather if I am at fault. There was no damage to the SUV. However, my car sustained damages.
2007-03-02 03:23:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I would like to thank all of you that responded to my question. All the feedback is greatly appreciated. However, don’t you think if the if your vehicle is moving then your are not parked. Therefore, before you pull out of a parking spot you have to make sure it is safe to enter into traffic?.
2007-03-06 03:19:26 · update #1
If she was in a defined parking spot- then you are at fault. You crossed into her lane of movement. Now, if the was over the parking lines into the traffic lane, then she is at fault. I assume a police officer came on the scene. What did he say????
2007-03-02 03:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you did not see the SUV moving doesn't make you NOT at fault.
But, there is more info needed here to determine who was at fault.
If the SUV pulled out to realign itself to the parking space as you were driving by, then the driver of the SUV would be at fault (providing your were in the lane)
If the SUV was in the parking space, you cut the corner too tight
2007-03-02 11:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As one user has stated, it depends wheteher she was within her designated parking spot. Also, the officer who took the report (and possibly your insurance co.) can determine who was at fault by the location of the damge and the angle of the damage. You already supplied us with the location, but the angle and shape of the damage will also help provide clues. If the dent is deepest toard the front of the damaged area, I'd say she is at fault. On the flip side, if the dent is deepest toward the rear of the damage, I'd say you, or both parties are at fault.
In my personal opinion, once your periphreal vision has past the other party, they should be at fault if they are still operatiing the vehicle.
2007-03-02 11:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by Beej 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't see something as big as a SUV?
You hit a parked car. Turn it in to your insurance so they can pay the other driver.
2007-03-02 13:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on a city street, a parking car has right of way. if you hit a parked car, you're at fault.
2007-03-06 01:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by pokey2826 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that since she was in a parking space and you were coming through, that she was at fault.
2007-03-02 11:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by karenhar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have insurance you should ask them. Do say you are innocent and the injured party. I am trying to envision the accident and am having trouble doing so. sorry. good luck bettyk
2007-03-02 11:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by elisayn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the contact was made on the front of her bumper she is at fault. If it was on the side then you made contact and you were at fault.
2007-03-02 11:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk To A Lawyer.
2007-03-02 11:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
report police see who false
2007-03-02 11:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by yam4784 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋