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Car accident?
So I’ve had a accident today and I’m unsure of who’s at fault
It’s a T junction mini roundabout
I was on in lane A (in the picture) turning right towards Lane C ,
Other driver was on lane b going straight into lane C
Traffic was blocking his view from seeing me (like the Range Rover is parked in the picture)
We both pulled out same time as I’ve got close to him he’s tried accelerating to avoid it and I’ve hit his back door on his Audi A3
At the point he’s admitted to his fault
But now he’s rang his insurance saying he belives he isn’t at fault
Anyone been in a situation like this
What do u think
3 Answers
- RobsteriarkLv 76 months agoFavorite Answer
His fault entirely.
He had to give way to you. If he couldn’t see if his way was clear because of obstructed vision, it was entirely his responsibility to wait until he was sure.
Pulling out without being able to see could even be a reckless driving charge if police get involved, but would likely be reduced to careless driving. I strongly suggest that you do report this to police; it will at least put pressure on the other driver.
Most importantly: he admitted liability. That totally trumps anything else: pass all contact to your own insurer to deal with and do not communicate at all with the other driver nor his insurer. Even if you only have Third Party, Fire and Theft coverage, your insurer will still handle your dealings with the other driver.
Be prepared to answer the question, “Why couldn’t YOU stop in time?” The correct answer is NEVER “Because I had the right of way”. The Highway Code makes very clear that it is the duty of all road users to avoid collisions, regardless of rights of way. Also do not make any suggestion that your view of B was impaired. If you do that then you’ll be equally to blame as when you’re driving you have to be prepared for idiots who may be determined to beat you onto the roundabout ahead of you. That’s all part of “defensive driving”.
- jimanddottaylorLv 76 months ago
If you both pulled out at the same time, he should have been ahead of you . You seem to have been accelerating fairly fast if he tried to get away and you still hit him in the rear door.
On this side of the ocean the rule is that the person on the right has the right of way, I presume that in England the rule would be that the person on the left has the right of way.
It does not look good for you
