How to Determine Liability When Opening the Rear Door Hits Someone: Passenger vs. Driver

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When a passenger opens the rear door and hits someone, the liability division between the driver and the door opener depends on specific circumstances. Here are detailed explanations of liability determination: 1. Public Security Authorities: Traffic management departments of public security authorities shall determine the parties' liabilities based on their actions' contribution to the accident and the severity of their faults. 2. Traffic Regulations: According to traffic laws, opening or closing vehicle doors must not affect the normal passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Therefore, the motor vehicle party generally bears primary liability in such accidents. If other vehicles or pedestrians are at fault, their liability is determined based on the fault circumstances. 3. Theoretically: The door opener should bear full liability for the accident. However, if the driver fails to fulfill their duty of dissuasion or reminder, they should also bear corresponding responsibility.