subject: If A Bike And Car Collide, Who Is At Fault For The Accident? [print this page] In collision between a car and a bike, the fault is determined by the general principals of negligence of both. In fact, the fear of a collision with an automobile is the greatest obstruction for who ride on bikes.
If a car and bike collide, it's obvious that cars do seem the more likely fault since they're bigger. But the fault can be determined by either, through following incidents.
* There may be cases when bike rider runs a red light and is hit by a car that entered the intersection legally, then the bike rider will be considered negligent and may not claim compensation for their injuries.
* In another case when a bike runs into your car, denting your side panel or distracting your car side mirror and leaving the scene of an accident will be considered as a criminal offense for a motorist.
However, if your car gets damaged in the collision with bike then you should try to get the contact information of the bike ride and file a report with the police, in case if the two individuals obligate the situation.
* You should not attempt to negotiate with the at-fault driver incase of collision between car and bike. If the fault is at car driver, then he may not give you accurate information about his identity, insurance coverage, or vehicle ownership. Mostly the car drivers who will be responsible for the collision might at first apologize and accept blame for the collision, but later once they have discovered time to consider the consequence of their negligence, then will deny that they were negligent.
* In such case the report written produced by police is very important and make sure that the report is accurate. Since the accident report will include the driver's statement as well as all other witness statements and it will be useful when trying to settle the case with the insurance company.
* If you are a bike rider leave your bike and other damaged property in the same state it was after the collision, then take photos of all your damaged equipment and accessories. The collision spot should be investigated for information about how the accident occurred that includes obtaining skid mark dimensions, photographing the accident scene.
* Immediately take medical treatment for your injuries which provide a better proof that you were in fact injured in the collision between car and bike, and these medical records produced by the medical practitioner will help to exhibit the extent of your injuries which also helps to determine whose fault at collision between car and bike.
* Negotiations with the driver's insurance company will always focus on which party was negligent, and to what extent. And before consulting an attorney never communicate with the insurance company. Unfortunately, the information they gathered regarding collision might be against you later.
Atlast, who so ever is fault for collision, still, both drivers and bikers should ensure to take a few safety precautions on the road.
