Who is at fault if you back into an illegally parked car in a parking lot?
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Who is at fault if you back into an illegally parked car in a parking lot?
Asked on October 2, 2014 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
A. Houser / The Houser Law Firm
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Who ever is doing the backing is at fault. The fact the the object the backer hit is an illegally parked car is for the most part irrelevant - the backer has duty to keep a look out.
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