Ok_Afternoon6984 t1_izbjepj wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Reply to comment by cyriouslyslick in Plow truck hit me and plowed me off the road in Manchester NH and it’s the plows fault and the police report says so, but some lady in an office sent me a letter and said it’s 51% my fault and they’ll pay nothing, my 2016 Ford Fusion is destroyed and I’m in debt. I What can I do? by Vegetable_Medium_458

Your backing up your at fault 💯 u should have been paying attention I’ve been in this situation on the other end in a parking lot pulling out of spot and was backed into laid on horn and all they still backed into be

nixstyx t1_izbkz8v wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:20 PM

This is why you should ALWAYS back into a parking spot or driveway, if possible. You have to back up at some point, better to do it when the person behind you can clearly see your intention, you can clearly see the road, and you aren't in a rush. Very rarely do you hear about accidents involving people backing into a driveway, always the other way around. Play the numbers.

PropheticToenails t1_izbrveo wrote on December 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM

I agree that backing into a spot is generally the way to go when feasible, but I still think it is folly to assume the person behind you will intuit your intent.

nixstyx t1_ize5gki wrote on December 8, 2022 at 1:20 PM

True, you have to assume everyone on the road is an idiot. But still, coming to a complete stop, and then putting on your blinker, followed by backup lights is usually a pretty clear indication of intent.

cyriouslyslick t1_izbprdw wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Unfortunately I live on a state highway and it's as dangerous backing in as it is to back out due to the lack of shoulder. Speed limit is never enforced either. It sucks.

cyriouslyslick t1_izbpnd1 wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:52 PM

I had finished backing up and was in drive when she hit me. I established right of way and she was not paying attention. Re-read what I wrote.

PoorInCT t1_izd8ok9 wrote on December 8, 2022 at 6:21 AM

I sat on a jury for an auto accident in Connecticut and I found out you can get away with the most stupid things if you have your emergency blinkers on.