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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Even if the lorry was parked illeagally I don't think that makes him liable.
As said in this circumstance you are essentially at fault. I think your only chance of avoiding liability is if you had an independent witness saying that the other party was driving without due care.
Happened to me about 5 years ago I think it's not uncommon. I fear you'll just have to take it on the chin, I doubt chasing it through the courts would be profitable and your IC won't be interested in arguing over a small claim like this sounds to be.
I think you'll just have to chalk it up to experience
It does not matter one jot whether he was speeding or the lorry was parked illegally I'm afraid: as far as the insurers are concerned, it was incumbent upon you to ensure your way was clear to turn right - as an accident has occurred it means the way was not clear, and therefore the accident was your fault.
Yes I know this is harsh, but these are the facts.
As previously mentioned, you'll just have to chalk this one up to experience - these things happen, its why you are conscientious enough to buy insurance (many many people don't - latest figures from the ABI suggest 1.5 million people don't!).
I have had this type of accident in the past and it went to court costing �17,000 of my own money only to be told by the judge it was clearly joint fault I had my costs paid by the other driver and I paid his or should I say the insurance did. If I had of been found to be a fault I'd have lost my money. I would listen to the advice of your insurer.
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