what to do when ______?

Question

We had put 7 thousand dollar into our van (new engine and then transmission 3 months later) Last Dec. We woke up and someone had stold our van. I called the police. They knew where it was . The man was in jail and had stolen a few other things all week. He had just got out of prision 2 month prior to this. We had to pay the towing fee and storage fee. We sold it to a salvage yard for about 450.00. And outta that came the garage fees. URGGG huh. Boy do I know! Well with just liablity we got nothing. Just no van. He is in prision now and does not want to pay when he gets out so we have to go back to court. There is no one that can help us I guess. What would you do? Get a lawyer and waist more money or just be done with the whole thing. The van blue book valued for 6,410.00.I think he owes us more. No van or anything for 3 month. We live pay check to pay check anyhow.Help please.PS he has been in and out of prision since 1986. Is there ever any relief? Will I ever see our money?

Answer 1

It may be too late if he's already serving time for stealing your van, but you may want to submit a request for restitution to the prosecutor's office. That way it could be made a condition of his probation when he gets out. If he doesn't pay, he will be charged with violating the terms of his probation and would go back to jail until he pays it.

Answer 2

I am sorry I cant help you, but this is exactly why i have full coverage insurance. I had a car stoeln when i was 17, got a check from insurance and went on about my business. Paying the extra premium is worth it when you have that happen to you.

Answer 3

Sorry. You can sue someone with nothing if you want...but you will get everything they have, which is nothing.

You will never see your money.

Answer 4

Just let it go. Its a lose lose situation.