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Who is liable when my son's bicycle hits an unattended vehicle?
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∙ 16y ago
Laws very from state to state. Generally speaking a bicycle must follow the same laws of any other vehicle. (likewise, dirvers of vehicle smust treat cyclists as any other vehicle).
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Who is liable if a Child hits a parked car with bicycle?
As the child is a minor, it is the responsibility of the parents.
Does the owner of a parked car that hits another parked car liable for damages?
Yes. You are responsible for parking your vehicle in a way that damage will not be caused to another's vehicle. So say you park on a hill and the vehicle rolls back and hits another vehicle, you are liable.
Who is liable when a car hits a fence?
it would be the driver/owner of the vehicle...the insurance (assuming there is ins) on the vehicle would be liable for the repair to the fence assuming of course that the driver of the vehicle had the owners permission to drive subject to any exclusions in the policy
Can you sue someone if you park in their driveway and someone hits you?
No. The only person who is liable is the person who hit your vehicle.
If a stolen vehicle hits your car is the owner's insurance company liable?
The thief of the car is responsible, not the owner of the car. How can the owner control his car being stolen? However, if the owner or person in charge of the vehicle left the keys in the ignition, liabilty may attach in some jurisdictions.
Who is at fault if an SUV hits a child riding his bike in an apartment complex parking lot?
The driver of the vehicle is always responsible for whatever his/her car hits regardless of where it is. If the child ran into the can with their bicycle, then that's a different matter.
Am I liable if someone hits my vehicle and flees the scene?
no. not ususally. in most states that is considered a felony hit and run. leaving the scene of a crime has a hefty penalty, unless you have a good reason and even then....
If an insured motorist hits an uninsured vehicle and the insured motorist claims it is their fault who will pay for the uninsured vehicle?
regardless of whom is insured or not, the 'negligent' or liable party is responsible for the damage or 'to make whole' the injured (this means damage to vehicle as well) party........ i think the insured should pay since it was there fault
Who is liable in washington state if an insured licensed driver hits an insured vehicle with an unlicensed driver?
The at fault driver always has the primary liability for the damages they cause in an accident. (The guy who rams the other guy).
If your car is parked in a driveway and you have no insurance and someone hits it?
If someone hits a parked car then they are automatically liable.
Who is liable for cost of structural engineer after car hits house?
driver.
Is the person liable if their car door is left open and due to winds swings further open and hits your car door and causes damages while parked in a parking lot?
Yes, the party opening the door has a duty to do so only when safe, regardless of the wind, the door (if it were windy) should not have been left unattended.
