Q: Is there legal ramifications for almost hitting a commercial truck and passing a red light?
I accidently passed a red light and the trucker saw me and continued to try and hit me.
A:
I'm not clear as to what happened. If you weren't cited, then no legal ramnifications unless there was a crash. If the trucker saw you, and there was a collision it may or may not be his fault depending on who was where, though on balance insurance companies will look on you as at fault if you ran a red light (do not respond here or further discuss this on any social media).
However he may have had the "last clear chance." You need to speak with a member of the Rhode Island Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
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