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My car was hit by a lorry. Who is at fault here?

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Trexraaa · 11/04/2024 11:06

I approached a junction with a lorry waiting at it. I thought the lorry was going right due to its positioning on the road. I know they have to go wide but this guy was literally in the middle of the road. He wasn’t indicating. I’m going left so I pull up on the left side of the junction where I am now side by side with the lorry. I am stationary and checking left and right for a gap to go. The lorry then decides to go left and crashes into the side of my car. I must have been in his blind spot for him not to see us. That’s my car written off but at least we are all ok. Am I at fault?

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enchantedsquirrelwood · 13/04/2024 14:19

I bet all these other commenters would blame you if you were on a bike and a car hit you to be honest

If a bike goes up the inside of a car, they ARE at fault. Especially if the car is indicating left at the time.

However, I know that a lot of cyclists are that stupid, so I always check my mirrors when turning left.

Tontostitis · 13/04/2024 14:22

You should learn about staggering entry to roundabouts, its always the safest way. and also wise up on blind spots. no one got hurt 💐cars are replaceable you aren't Flowers

Itsaloadofbollocksbut · 13/04/2024 14:55

enchantedsquirrelwood · 13/04/2024 14:19

I bet all these other commenters would blame you if you were on a bike and a car hit you to be honest

If a bike goes up the inside of a car, they ARE at fault. Especially if the car is indicating left at the time.

However, I know that a lot of cyclists are that stupid, so I always check my mirrors when turning left.

Mirrors aren’t enough.

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