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    Default Hitting a Standing Vehicle While Backing Up

    Hi, I need help to understand what should be done in below scenario --

    I was backing up my own Car which was parked in Apt parking. While backing up, my car hit another car standing perpendicular to my behind. The guy had parked the car at wrong place and was loading this stuff. Due to this, he opened the rear door and that door had dissect my car's trunk. My car's trunk got severe damage. His car was from rental and had minor misalignment issue while closing the rear door. No stretches on his car.

    Now, I am not sure how to handle this situation?
    Also, what should be my car insurance company would handle this?

    Any guidance will be great help. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Car Hit While Backing Up in Apt Parking

    You handle this situation by immediatly contacting your insurance company and telling them that you backed into a parked car, they will handle the situation from there.

    The fact that the other car was in the wrong place does not negate your fault for hitting a non-moving object.

    Your insurance will know exactly what to do, this is what you pay them for.

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    Default Re: Car Hit While Backing Up in Apt Parking

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    Any guidance will be great help.
    If you are wondering who's at fault, it's you.

    You backed out without looking.

    Had you been looking, you would have seen the other car there and wouldn't have hit it.

    Report to your insurance company.

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    Default Re: Car Hit While Backing Up in Apt Parking

    Thanks for Responses. I have called my insurance company and now, they will look into the matter.

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