Someone is trying to sue me because i hit their car - They were stopped on a blind corner in the wet and think i should pay damages. Should i pay, or should i countersue them for damages to my car for dangerous driving or something.
I know them as person - no details or pictures were taken at the scene
2007-11-19 23:39:51 · 12 answers · asked by nickcarswell1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
In my opinion, both parties made some errors:
Friend:
Your friend definitely shouldn't have been parked in the middle of the street. Then again, there's always the question of whether or not they were ON the street or Off the street/on the curb.
You:
You should have been driving slow enough such that you COULD stop in the case that something like this did happen.
Either way, I think that the fault is still mainly yours, but not entirely, considering the fact that it is unlawful to park in the middle of the street...
2007-11-20 09:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with these questions is that those who post them are looking for support.
The answer to the question is that on the basis of what you have written, you are in the wrong, you were travelling too fast for the road conditions. You should only approach a hazard (blind bend) at a speed at which you know you can stop in a safe distance.
I await the thumbs down with eager anticipation.
2007-11-20 00:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are they suing you? Is it out of spite? I had a friend who was sued because they were in the car driving while the passenger was injured but this is really different. Why isnt the insurance company helping with this issue? I say COUNTERSUE for more. It may get very messy though, but this sounds strange..
2007-11-19 23:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by Simply Kai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tricky one ... an insurance company will put a percentage of blame to you both. So ... sorry, but it's up to the insurance companies to fight this one out.
Them stopping in a position dangerous to fellow drivers is bad, but moving into a blind corner at a speed that dosn't allow you to stop in time is also bad.
Good luck ... at least no one was hurt???
2007-11-19 23:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by red260z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if you hit something, especially a stopped vehicle or object, you are in the wrong. Driving too fast for conditions is the reason. If you can't stop without hitting something, regardless of circumstances, you're in the wrong. Sometimes even a few miles per hour is too fast.
2007-11-19 23:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dana V 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to pay. No matter where someone is stopped, you need to be driving is such a manner that you can stop your car. Because a car is stopped anywhere does not give you the right to run into them. You were driving carelessly and you're lucky they didn't push so that you got a ticket to boot.
2007-11-19 23:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by towanda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 12:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do u mean by hitting their car? if you just crashed by accident then counter sue. if you know them in person it might be a bit tricky speshly if they are a close friend. if they are then ask them to not do it ?
2007-11-19 23:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you hit them, you were not in control of your vehicle.
You Pay.
2007-11-19 23:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT PAY. YOU SHOULD COUNERSUE FOR YOUR DAMAGES. BECAUSE THEY WERE WRONG.
2007-11-19 23:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by jaan-e-zaid 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋