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Expert: - 2/12/2009


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While making a left into a driveway on a two way street-two lanes in each direction-traffic was at a stop, while pulling through the first lane and entering the second lane pulling into the driveway a motorcycle must have been driving between lanes-we collided at the apron of the driveway-my front driverside bumper is only scratched.  Who's at fault? As all traffic was stopped.

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Hi Louise,

In most cases the car that is turning left would be at fault because the vehicles in the oncomming lanes are considered to have the right of way. However, if there are any witnessess that would state that all traffic was stopped and the motorcycle was in fact wearing between the lanes, then you may be able to make the case that the motorcycle was at fault.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh

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Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

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I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

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Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

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Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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