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Car accident.. who is at fault here?

208 replies

Greenleafants · 24/04/2024 13:53

I am so stressed so bare with me. Going down the A1 but it’s a single carriageway and turning right into a little side road because I live there. I stop and start Indicating right as there is approaching traffic on other side of the road. I can see a white van approaching my rear at high speed but I still don’t want to turn as there is traffic coming very quickly on other side of road. Then I see a gap but I am really stressed at this point and I stall my car like an absolute fool. So embarrassed. Crash. He goes into the back of me and he was absolutely raging. His van is damaged worse than my car, I have some damage to my bumper but managed to drive home.. I’ll be found at fault for, won't I?

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Dutchesss · 24/04/2024 14:06

He shouldn't be on the main road.

It doesn't matter if you stalled, it could have been a stop for any other reason such as a breakdown or person in the road.

DancingFerret · 24/04/2024 14:05

Definitely his fault - no ifs, no buts.

Citrusandginger · 24/04/2024 14:05

If he thought you had time to turn, there was time for him to stop.

Only thing I would say is to make sure you indicate and begin to brake in good time to give drivers behind you a chance to stop. Not saying that you didn't, but sometimes inexperienced drivers don't think to give enough warning on faster roads.

AndAllOurYesterdays · 24/04/2024 14:02

It's his fault regardless what happened. When someone went into the back of us after I had to break sharply the police officer explained it's always their fault as you should leave enough space in case the car in front has to stop because a child is suddenly in the road or something.

Quartz2208 · 24/04/2024 14:02

It is one of the few instances where it is always the person who goes into the back who is at fault, he should have been driving with enough attention and slow enough to not go into you, it doesn’t matter if you stall, drivers stall

Original poster
Greenleafants · 24/04/2024 14:02

IdontlikePinaColada · 24/04/2024 14:00

I presume you mean you indicated and then stopped?

Yeah, I indicated before stopping.

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Heavenssakes · 24/04/2024 14:01

Basically, if someone goes into the back of you,whether you are moving ,stationery, or even doing something unexpected,like suddenly braking,then it's their fault.

It's horrible when someone shouts and is angry after an accident, and it can cause you to feel like you're in the wrong because they are vehemently blaming you.

You are not in the wrong here.
Let your insurers sort it.

RespiceFinemKarma · 24/04/2024 14:01

His fault. He went into the back of you when you were stationary. He should have slowed and anticipated an issue not pushed you to move but that won't even be part of the case. He didn't slow in time.

Grendacious · 24/04/2024 14:01

He made a huge assumption that you would move by the time he reached you and therefore didn't brake - that makes his a bad driver, not you. There could have been a child or animal road in front of you, the car could have broken down etc. Sometimes car are just in the way and that doesn't mean you can drive into them - please don't stress.

Original poster
Greenleafants · 24/04/2024 14:01

Thank you. Feeling better already. I didn’t argue. Just wanted to get out of there asap.

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Nothingandnobody · 24/04/2024 14:00

100% his fault. However, you shouldn't be stalling on really busy roads like the A1. It's massively dangerous so I can understand why he said what he did.

IdontlikePinaColada · 24/04/2024 14:00

I presume you mean you indicated and then stopped?

TruthorDie · 24/04/2024 13:59

It’s him. It’s not even a debate

0verandoveragain · 24/04/2024 13:59

It's his fault but you don't sound confident at all.

Caroparo52 · 24/04/2024 13:59

100%not your fault

NImumconfused · 24/04/2024 13:59

That's probably why he was so annoyed because he knows it's going to be classed as his fault. He should have been slowing down if the traffic in the other lane was continuous, not assuming you'd go for a tiny gap. Totally his fault, anyone can stall!

HaventGotAScoob · 24/04/2024 13:58

Oh my days why do you think at all this is your fault?? Call you insurance now and get the claim started against him! It doesn't go against you, it goes against his insurance. No need to talk about the stalling etc thats irrelevant, you were stopped, indicating and ready to turn, noticed a van coming up really fast behind you, weren't able to turn and then he crashed into you. End of!

MrsBeesBakedBeans · 24/04/2024 13:58

Absolutely not your fault and I can't imagine any insurer siding with him when you're the one that got hit. He was so angry because he knew it was on him.

Madmoomoo · 24/04/2024 13:58

100% his fault. The fact you stalled is irrelevant.

InTheRainOnATrain · 24/04/2024 13:58

100% his fault.

DilemmaDelilah · 24/04/2024 13:58

It is ALWAYS the fault of the person crashing into you from behind.

MrsKwazi · 24/04/2024 13:57

He is raging because it’s his fault and he knows it

VolvoFan · 24/04/2024 13:57

He rear-ended you. That's his fault.

Original poster
Greenleafants · 24/04/2024 13:57

Lanawashington · 24/04/2024 13:55

Why do you think you will be at fault for someone driving into the back of you?

He expected me to move off and I stalled. He said I shouldn’t be on the main roads. I passed my test in January so I’m a new driver.

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Travis1 · 24/04/2024 13:57

Nope not your fault at all and don’t you dare take responsibility. He should have been slowing and preparing to stop. If you could see him he could see you