I was driving my car carefully on a road with no divider. Suddenly, a biker speeding from the opposite direction swerved into my lane and crashed head-on into my vehicle. I stopped immediately, but he was going so fast that he and his bike ended up on top of my car before falling off far behind. I’m still shaken by the incident. Now, he’s filed a claim for INR 45 Lacs, accusing me of negligence. It feels unfair, as I was driving within my lane and at a safe speed. While I sympathize with his injuries, I’m hesitant to file a counter-complaint.

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Law Forum › Category: Motor Accident › I was driving my car carefully on a road with no divider. Suddenly, a biker speeding from the opposite direction swerved into my lane and crashed head-on into my vehicle. I stopped immediately, but he was going so fast that he and his bike ended up on top of my car before falling off far behind. I’m still shaken by the incident. Now, he’s filed a claim for INR 45 Lacs, accusing me of negligence. It feels unfair, as I was driving within my lane and at a safe speed. While I sympathize with his injuries, I’m hesitant to file a counter-complaint.
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

I was driving my car carefully on a road with no divider. Suddenly, a biker speeding from the opposite direction swerved into my lane and crashed head-on into my vehicle. I stopped immediately, but he was going so fast that he and his bike ended up on top of my car before falling off far behind. I’m still shaken by the incident. Now, he’s filed a claim for INR 45 Lacs, accusing me of negligence. It feels unfair, as I was driving within my lane and at a safe speed. While I sympathize with his injuries, I’m hesitant to file a counter-complaint.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Based on your account, you were not at fault. You were driving responsibly within your lane, and the biker’s speeding and swerving caused the accident. You have grounds to defend yourself against the claim and potentially file a counterclaim for damages to your vehicle, especially if the biker’s recklessness is proven. However, consulting a lawyer is advisable to understand your legal options and navigate the process effectively.

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