Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

Parking in road of subdivision

If you are backing out of your drive way and someones car is parked in the road behind you and the car is hit are you responsible for damages or them because they were in the road?


Asked on 8/02/03, 4:12 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Parking in road of subdivision

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If you caused the accident, then you would be responsible. Unless, I am missing something, I do not know why there is any question.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000

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Answered on 8/02/03, 7:38 pm


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