An 11 yr old ridin a motorized scooter apparently lost control of the device and collided into the side of my vehicle. A police report was made and he was taken to the hospital as procedure, he had a scraped knee. I observed him across a stop sign and stopped completely. Then when I proceeded cautiously....out of nowhere he obviously ran into the car. Another motorist witnessed what happened and agreed with my argument which stated "he ran into the car." I would like to further this case but I'm not sure if I have a chance. I am well aware that motorized scooters should not be operated on streets, highways, parking lots and sidewalks. My car sustained a minor dent above the front left wheel and I would like to be compensated for the damage and the stress I'm currently undergoing.
2007-06-21 22:30:55 · 8 answers · asked by michiboo2 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I would have a heart but his guardians initiated the outcome acting as if I was at fault. Of course kids do irrational things, I was observing him but unfortunately I cannot keep my eyes on him the whole time while driving. Am I expected to stop and allow him to wrecklessly use a public street for his amusement while I have places to go?
2007-06-22 00:14:26 · update #1
sure anytime someone else damages you property you have a right to have it repaired or replaced
2007-06-22 01:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call police each time you see a non licenced motorized thing being operated a couple of tickets and the parents will sell that minibike. AS FOR YOUR STRESS!!! get over it !!!. Stated below court costs or just pay to fix the dent.
2007-06-22 00:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be compensated for the damage on your car, but probably not for the stress. You will need to contact the child's parents. If they are uncooperative, contact a lawyer, pay his $500 retainer fee to get the $200 dent fixed
2007-06-22 00:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, get a heart...
and pay some drunk to fix the dent its pretty easy.
hes 11!!!!!
people need money for every reason these days, and say they've been through alot, when some lil kid ran into the side of your car when you shoulve been seeing what he was doing the whole time..
I hope you lose, and the case goes to court..and you lose money from it
2007-06-21 22:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Paul I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A - Sue the parents for out-of-pocket expenses for the damage.
B - You are not entitled to compensation for stress. Get over it.
2007-06-22 10:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take his Parents to Court.
2007-06-21 23:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by Michel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got have been given one in my community too...they think of they are cool. fake such as you like it and get them to end so which you would be able to savor their manly device...then pull out your pocket chainsaw and circulate to artwork on the tires.
2016-11-07 04:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a case because he's the one who's moving not you. Do he even have a liscense?
2007-06-21 23:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by Human Being 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋