Rear ended the other car backing up while parking and his insurance claims that both are responsible for damages. Why?

[prince2369]

What is the name of your state? VA

I was recently involved in a Car accident at the University drive way where the other car backing up while parking on my way of lane. We shared our insurance info right after - no police involved. His rear end and mine front driver end, but his insurance company claims that in VA if both vehicles are in motion at the time of accident, both parties shares individual damages. My insurance says I was not at fault because he hindered my drive while backing up in a one lane drive way. Any thing you can suggest? His part does not have damages but my driver front side has a big dent and I do not think I should pay for the damages. What are the ways so that his insurance pays for my damages?

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state? VA

I was recently involved in a Car accident at the University drive way where the other car backing up while parking on my way of lane. We shared our insurance info right after - no police involved. His rear end and mine front driver end, but his insurance company claims that in VA if both vehicles are in motion at the time of accident, both parties shares individual damages. My insurance says I was not at fault because he hindered my drive while backing up in a one lane drive way. Any thing you can suggest? His part does not have damages but my driver front side has a big dent and I do not think I should pay for the damages. What are the ways so that his insurance pays for my damages?

The other driver was backing into a parking spot, with operable backup lights on his vehicle indicating his maneuver, and you ran into him?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

If your insurance agrees with you they will likely also prepared to defend you in the claim if you are sued and/or provide representation if you sue the other driver.