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hi,
i was parked outside a shop car was turned off. my passenger open the door and a car that was pulling into the space next to me hit into my door. we agreed that we wouldnt go thru the insurance companys but i did admit that i would pay as i thought it was my fault but i have since been told that since i was parked and he hit into my door its his fault.............
is this correct.....
could any one please advise me.....
How could the other driver have avoided you?
He could have stopped! Presumably he was not going very fast.
Anyway, he hit your car, you did not hit his, so he is liable.
So, contact him, preferably in writing, stating that you are holding him liable for repairs to your vehicle. Get the vehicle repaired and pay for it. Send a copy of the bill to him and give him 7 days to pay you.
The fact that you said you would pay is irrelevant at this stage.
Good luck, hope it all works out for you.
If you are travelling at 5mph and someone opens a door a foot in front of you, how are you supposed to stop?
Your driving lessons don't give any sort of standing. Perhaps in years to come when it's regulated it would matter but as of now and in the past when any fool can teach lessons it's irrelevant.I remember from my driving lessons, many moons ago, that: if I was passing a car that was parked on the side of a road and the door opened and I hit the door, that I would be in the wrong. Based on this, I would say the same would apply in your case and the other party is indeed in the wrong.
Your driving lessons don't give any sort of standing. Perhaps in years to come when it's regulated it would matter but as of now and in the past when any fool can teach lessons it's irrelevant.
my passenger had his feet out of the door and it was opem prior to the other car pulling into the space.......
i have contacted him again and he still says its not his fault and that i am now lying about what happened on the night. i think im going to go throught the insurances
The Gardai won't get involved in deciding who is at fault in such trivial matters. Can't see how they would assist in this incident.This is why you should always call the guards to the scene of an accident imo....helps avoid all these disputes and conflicts down the line....
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