QUESTION
If a car pulls into my driveway hitting my car while I am backing up, who is at fault?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2015 on Personal Injury - Wisconsin
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While I was backing out of my driveway a relative came around the corner and into the driveway hitting my car. I was still on my private property, am I at fault?
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James Eugene Hasser
That's a good question, but I wouldn't worry about it. If I were you, I would simply make collision claims and let the insurance company worry about getting their money back if they want to. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
More details are needed. It could be argued either way.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2015 at 1:36 AM
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You are both at fault. 50/50 means you each pay your own damages. If you didn't have comprehensive coverage, then you are self-insured.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Sounds as if there may be fault on the part of both drivers.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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I would want to know more about the visibility of your driveway, weather conditions, and so on. My conjecture is that you are both about equally guilty: you have the duty to keep a lookout behind you if the care is in reverse, and she has a duty to see you coming. You might want to discuss this with a personal injury lawyer in your area. Would you really want to lodge a claim against a relative?
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 3:52 PM