As I was moving off at a junction on a hill, I slid no more than a foot or two backwards and hit the car behind. Its driver got out and made an enormous fuss, claiming I'd scratched the front of his car. Initially, I was so overwhelmed by his bluster that I accepted his claim and gave him my phone number and address. But after looking more closely at the scratch I realized it was old. I challenged him on this and then reversed my car back onto his to prove to him that I had only made contact with his license plate. Eventually he was forced to accepted this, and admit that I was not responsible for the scratch. I drove off under the impression that no damage had be done. Later, however, he rings me and claims that I had damaged his parking sensors. Is it possible I did? How can he prove it was me? Am I liable? He does not have my insurance details (although he has my address and my car registration)
2007-02-15 00:42:08 · 7 answers · asked by louis m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Why would you want to deal with this crazy personally?!!! Call your insurance and let the pros handle it. Trust me- they dont want to pay out for a claim any more then you do so they will investigate whether or not the damages are related. Let them do this that way you are doing the right they legally and this guy wont attempt to go after you personally anymore.
2007-02-15 01:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking allot of hits on this question First you need to research your state laws, but a parent is not automatically liable for a Childs action, and each stat is different, but factors are the child’s age, was the act intentional or not, was the parent negligent in supervising the child etc So in your case no its not automatic the person could hold you liable, therefore leaving them to sue your child get a judgment then wait until the child car earn an income to collect, but I am sure as a parent you do not want this for the child As toward the illegal parking, doesn’t hold water since the car was park In the future with the posted signs about who may park, you may want to purchase those bright orange stickers to place on the person windows advising them they are illegally parked
2016-05-24 03:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely he would be responsible. The car behind is usually always responsible for an accident, unless you put your car in reverse and hit him. Even though you rolled backwards into him, it is his responsibilty to leave enough room between your car and his. Especially on a hill. It has to be expected that if you drive a stick that you will back up a little while engaging the clutch, if he wants to sue let him.
2007-02-15 00:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your car suffered no damage from the collision, and the police was not involved, and IF there are no witnesses.. it's your word against his.
if you're positive that you did no damage, stick toyour guns. People will push you to the limit until you cave-in if you let them.
Don't be a wuss!
If you honestly think you actually DID do some damage then do what's right though.
Good Luck
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2007-02-15 01:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is legally at fault. You are meant to leave a certain distance between you and the vehicle in front of you when you are stopped on a slope. Not sure about that but you should look into it.
2007-02-15 00:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Maddow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
remember, the onus is on him to prove any non-visible damage. i think you are safe unless he can prove without a doubt that you damaged them.
i hope you took pictures, because judges love that concrete stuff.
just in case though, practice your argument (he might get pissed off, crash into another car, and blame it onto you)
2007-02-15 00:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by Trid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!! :( i know it sucks
2007-02-15 00:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋