I was involved in an accident yet not involved in an accident. I was making a left turn at a turn where you yield to oncoming traffic and saw a motorcyclist in front of me. There were two lanes and he was in the far right lane. I stopped so as to not hit the motorcycle. There was no contact. I think I scared him and he started wobbling and eventually falling and sliding in front of me. He told the police that I was blocking both lanes which caused him to swerve and fall down. However, the police investigated and found me as an uninvolved motorist in the report. My question is this: he had to go to the hospital for "road rash". Can he file a claim against my car insurance even though the police said I was an uninvolved motorist?
2007-08-10 14:51:02 · 10 answers · asked by hmle 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I was not in both lanes. I was still in my turn lane. Just because I scare someone and they get in an accident, am I still at fault?
2007-08-10 15:01:27 · update #1
He would not win. The report offers an opinion at the scene. I would not worry too much.
2007-08-12 19:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can file a claim against anyone.
Whether anything comes of it is a whole other matter.
Get a copy of the police report that says you were "uninvolved" and tell your insurance company about it, just in case the "involved" motorcyclist tries to make a claim against you.
Remember to leave plenty room between you and motorcyclists and be aware of blind spots ... you might have gone into his.
2007-08-10 18:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are NOT liable for any damages, etc. Did the policeman find out how long the motorcyclist had his license/permit? Operating a motorcycle takes a lot of coordination and balance especially when coming to a complete stop or making a turn. I see too many newbies jump on a motorcycle for the first time and consider themselves 'bikers'.
Don't feel bad...it wasn't your fault.
2007-08-10 15:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All drivers are responsible for their own vehicle--keeping it under control and stopping safely is a part of it.... good judgement is another. He obviously misjudged your vehicle position and defensively should have evaded or prepared to evade you if you did move infront of him. He has a certain time to charge you--but he has to prove the case in court. The cop only records the fact that SOMETHING happened. The cyclist has to prove the claim. If you did something to violate his lane--even move into it a little and confuse him, you could be held responsible. You can't go through a lane unless it is clear. A fact you and he will have to prove....a judge will only listen and probably throw it out--who can prove anything conclusively.???No witnesses to the whole thing.
2007-08-10 18:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello. the description to me shows you did not hit the mbike, or block his part of the road. you frighted him perhaps. the police report names you as 'uninvolved.' I do not know the road you were on, a curve, blocking bushes, all the etcs that may be also involved. You were fully not involved, drink a coke or whatever calms your mind
2007-08-17 17:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Chris M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You were not involved, No matter what some other driver does you are required to maintain control of your vehicle. The motorcyclist is required to safely stop his motorcycle no matter what else happens. I am not saying this is right of even fair but it is the way the law sees it.
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2007-08-10 16:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom in a similar situation, was struck by a bicyclist, and she was found to be at fault. Not only did she have to pay damages, her insurance carrier subsequently dropped her coverage.
It probably makes no difference, but the bicyclist was mentally retarded.
Allstate, in case anybody's interested (You're in open fingers with ...).
2007-08-14 19:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by felines 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should not be able to , he can try, his insurance co. will contact your insurance co. and get a police report and most likely they will find no fault. he could also try to take u to small claims court. if so get a copy of your police report . if the officer did not find u at fault u should have nothing to worry about
2007-08-10 15:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by ron h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. Because you were not involved in the accident. And your insurance only covers you when your involved in an accident.
2007-08-10 15:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by debscatz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't feel like answering... you made someone crash their bike, you suck.
do you understand the concept of "YIELD"??
you are lucky he was so nice... i probably would have took you to the hospital with me.
2007-08-10 14:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋