99% of the time yes
Added: Although there are those rare instances when it is not, the greater burden of assuring that there is clearance for the backing maneeuver falls on the driver backing up.
The one in reverse is most probably at fault here!
No. For example if a driver stops at green light and the driver to his rear hits him, it is the driver in front's fault.
You are! For not being cautious when reversing on to a road. You should make sure that it is safe and clear when reversing, if you hit another car it is your fault and not the person that is driving on the roads fault.
Usually the driver of the vehicle at the rear, as he/she should be paying attention to what is ahead of them. If you saw him/her reversing out you should have stopped and waited. If you did and were stationary, then the person reversing out is at fault, but you would need witnesses to prove it.
Yes, the reversing vehicle must always give way.
No, but if involved in an accident, even when not at fault, the drunk driver would still be guilty of, and could be charged with, DUI.
YES, ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!
The driver of the car will always be held at fault. when police and ambulence come to the scene they will automatically say it was the bikers fault. even if it was the drivers fault
The driver. As much as it sounds absurd, if a driver runs over a pedestrian he is always at fault.
If you were both backing out at the same time, then it will be considered joint fault, sometimes called contributory negligence. That means both drivers failed to notice the other driver.
Don't bump 'nuthin' when you back upThe guy going backwards is always at fault. It don't matter if the driver that hits you is going 50 MPH down a narrow path between cars and babies in strollers and little old ladies. The law is wrong, but well established.
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