What is the name of your state? California
Exactly one week ago I was involved in an accident at a Target parking lot. I was backing my vehicle out of a parking space. I was almost completely out, when I noticed a vehicle from a space directly across from mine trying to back out of their space. (The parking lot is designed with 90 degree parking spaces and the rears of cars parallel to each other) I stopped my car to honk and warn this vehicle that it was about to hit me. The person continued to back out and actually hit my vehicle. There was damage to my vehicle (rear bumper & quarter panel), none to hers. We exchanged information. There were no witnesses, at least none that stuck around to provide their information.
We have since both made claims with our individual insurance agents and my car was sent to the shop for repairs (minor: $864). I have since found out through my insurance agent that the other driver is disputing my claim, saying that we were backing out at the same time. My question is, since I was further out of my space, doesn't that mean that I had the right of way? And that the other driver is liable for damages to my vehicle since she backed into me?
(Other info: While we were exchanging information, she claimed to not hear me honk because her music may have been to loud, and that she was concerned with getting back to work on time. I of course may not be able to use this information since there is no recording of her saying this to me. Correct?)
Exactly one week ago I was involved in an accident at a Target parking lot. I was backing my vehicle out of a parking space. I was almost completely out, when I noticed a vehicle from a space directly across from mine trying to back out of their space. (The parking lot is designed with 90 degree parking spaces and the rears of cars parallel to each other) I stopped my car to honk and warn this vehicle that it was about to hit me. The person continued to back out and actually hit my vehicle. There was damage to my vehicle (rear bumper & quarter panel), none to hers. We exchanged information. There were no witnesses, at least none that stuck around to provide their information.
We have since both made claims with our individual insurance agents and my car was sent to the shop for repairs (minor: $864). I have since found out through my insurance agent that the other driver is disputing my claim, saying that we were backing out at the same time. My question is, since I was further out of my space, doesn't that mean that I had the right of way? And that the other driver is liable for damages to my vehicle since she backed into me?
(Other info: While we were exchanging information, she claimed to not hear me honk because her music may have been to loud, and that she was concerned with getting back to work on time. I of course may not be able to use this information since there is no recording of her saying this to me. Correct?)