Collision with a car during my commute. Who is liable?

[Andrew_P]

Just answer your mobile as a Chinese takeaway for the next month or so.

 

[Jody]

You should have bunny hopped up onto the pavement to go round him

 

[boydj]

In the first place you have a duty to do your best to avoid a collision, even if the other party is doing something unwise. Then, to make matters worse, you misjudged the space available and caused some damage. 100% your fault.