What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I got into an accident while proceeding through the intersection making a left turn. The light was turning yellow as I made the turn. The driver to the left of the driver (driver I hit) in the opposite direction had stopped while the driver I hit flew past the red light causing me to hit him. The driver behind him stated that he ran the red light and I was already fully turned in the intersection.
The police officer ticketed the driver for running the red light and stated the same in the accident report. Right away the driver states that he prefers to settle out of court. He thinks I'm at fault because I hit him.
The way I see it, yes, I did hit him but I'm not at fault. I was already turned and continuing to move before he flew through the red light. I have a witness that says the same thing. I will be speaking to a lawyer in the morning but I just wanted to know if I am liable for anything.
Any thoughts, comments or opinions will be appreciated.
I got into an accident while proceeding through the intersection making a left turn. The light was turning yellow as I made the turn. The driver to the left of the driver (driver I hit) in the opposite direction had stopped while the driver I hit flew past the red light causing me to hit him. The driver behind him stated that he ran the red light and I was already fully turned in the intersection.
The police officer ticketed the driver for running the red light and stated the same in the accident report. Right away the driver states that he prefers to settle out of court. He thinks I'm at fault because I hit him.
The way I see it, yes, I did hit him but I'm not at fault. I was already turned and continuing to move before he flew through the red light. I have a witness that says the same thing. I will be speaking to a lawyer in the morning but I just wanted to know if I am liable for anything.
Any thoughts, comments or opinions will be appreciated.