I broke a stranger's glasses, what should I do?

Question

I was at a store trying some clothes on, and I accidentally hit someone who happened to be walking near me while I was stretching my arm.

I don't know how this person's glasses ended up in the floor; I didn't hit strong.

Was it my fault? Am I supposed to pay for it? Can I get into trouble by refusing to pay or just not answering this person's calls?

Answer 1

just say you are sorry, and act like you have no cash. get his/her info and say you will pay for partial worth of the glasses. the key is don't give your correct info. but if you have intension in paying just work something out, if not follow my first advise.lol

Answer 2

if you have the means to pay for the glasses then OK do that but get it in writing that you have done this as a matter of kindness and not out of a matter of fault on your part.
if you don't have the means to help him with the glasses then you do not have to since your actions were reasonable in the situation he just as responsible as you for the breakage .
the sad thing here is that if you say your sorry to him that can be used in court against you i know that's nuts but it is the case
i would explain to him that you feel this was a situation where no person could be at fault and its really just a random event or even an act of God since the chances of this happening were so small and the chances of it ever happening again are so remote you have a better chance of having a bird die while flying land on you and break your glasses.

Answer 3

First of all accidents happen.We are all at fault. Next , were they sunglasses or prescription? Could be a possible difference...in most cases, if they were expensive, they would have insurance. Ask for that information, if that is the case that there is then offer to pay the deductable. if not ask ,perhaps if they are nice enough they will offer the name brand and type(the evidence),so at least you know if you are going to pay for it you are not getting scammed.at least that way you are looking after your back.if they have animosity towards you, ask them to put themselves in your shoes.in the end you will feel relieved and feel the better man.

Answer 4

Its hard to say, if you threw out your arm without warning then yes you are respoinsible to pay for them. Because you offered to pay for them and gave your phone number to this person a judge will defenatly rule in the favor of the other person and you will probably be ordered to pay for them. What you did may have been an accident, but he shouldnt have to foot the bill because you carelessly stretched out your arm and caused the accident.

Answer 5

If it was a complete accident then no, you can not get into trouble by not paying for them; however, there was a time, when complete strangers would pay for what they broke. On purpose or not. It is the polite thing to do, not to mention the Christian thing to do as well.

Answer 6

First of all apologize for whatever inconvenience you may have caused him. Then ask him, what would be the best to rectify the situation. Then negotiate from there. if you have approached that person in a humble mood, he may become lenient. Just deal with briefly but nicely.

Answer 7

Glasses are ex-pen-sive! Offer to at least help pay if you can't afford the entire expense.

You obviously gave this person your number, so refusing to answer their calls won't help anyone.

Answer 8

Be of a kind nature, replace them or have them fixed. You did hit the person by accident so you are at fault.

Answer 9

I think you should be prepared to pay for at least half the cost of the replacement or repair. That is what I would do.

Answer 10

Glasses cost a lot of money. What if that person can't afford a new pair?