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Answer: The vehicle that initiates the collision is at fault.
As long as the parked vehicle is parked properly and not illegally parked in any manner, then the vehicle that rear-ended the parked car is at fault. Now if the parked car is sitting illegally (such as double parked or parked in a no parking zone, etc.) then the parked car is at fault or even both the parked car AND the car that hits it are BOTH at fault.
A parked car should not protrude into the traffic lane at all. Get your wheels within 6 inches of the curb and you'll be out of the traffic lane. If you have an oversized vehicle, find off-street parking.
Financial Responsibility is required in all U.S. states when operating a motor vehicle on public roads. California Car Insurance Mandatory Requirements Financial responsibility is required on any vehicle operated or parked on California roadways. You must carry evidence of financial responsibility in your vehicle at all times and must be provided as specified below: • When requested by law enforcement. • When renewing vehicle registration. • When the vehicle is involved in a traffic collision.
From the rear, front, and left side. If approaching a vehicle from the right side while parallel parked it means you've parked illegaly facing on coming traffic.
If the other vehicle was parked, there was no other driver to have license, insurance or registration. The driver who hit the parked vehicle is at fault and is liable for all damages to the parked vehicle.
Unless it was an animal that ran into your car it would be Collision coverage that would apply.
Yes, if you have collision insurance. It would be a collision claim and you would have to pay what your collision deductible is. If your car caused damage to someone else's vehicle or property, you would also be liable for the damages.
Yes, they have very effective and established investigative methods that can help them determine if a vehicle was in motion at the time of a collision.
If the street has only one travel lane - position your vehicle in the center of the traffic lane.
File with your company under the collision portion of the policy there is coverage for the repairs to your vehicle there. If you have any information about the other vehicle, plate/make/model etc., contact police or DMV see if they can help........
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