Ok.. this guy wrecked in my car at his house, and about four people saw it. At first he didn't even say anything until he was confronted about it. Said he would pay for everything just to get a quote, well it turned out to be pretty expensive. Now he is saying he'll only pay for 60% of it. Is that possible? If I take him to court could I win? Since I have witnesses.
2007-08-16 04:33:58 · 13 answers · asked by Megan H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
My "friend" wreck into my car in his drive way. Backing up! sorry I was detailed enough.
2007-08-16 04:54:53 · update #1
I see small claims court in your future. I do believe that you would win the case, but probably lose a friend in the process. Just remember that you are the victim. Do not feel guilty for making him pay the consequences of his actions.
2007-08-16 04:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ham B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound like much of a friend.
If you let him drive it, then that makes you at least a little bit responsible - but he did the wrecking, and should have to pay whatever it costs to fix it.
I would have probably already beaten the sh!t out of him - just for wrecking it, then again for pulling that 'i'll pay 60%' line out of his azz. Where I come from - that would earn you some missing teeth.
I would go ahead and get it fixed if you can afford it - tell him he can pay you back in payments, but if he d!cks around at all, then take him to small claims court - and bring some witnesses. (or just kneecap him with a tire iron or something and tell him you expect your money, or this is just the beginning).
2007-08-16 04:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 08:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be smart about this. If you haven't already gotten ugly about it, then just go about in a friendly way and say...you know why don't you pay for 100% of it since you did all the damage. Lets work out a payment plan like...... and write it all down. Have him sign. Now, you know when you go to court, guess who will win? Good luck
2007-08-16 04:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by Brain 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not much of a friend. Yes, you can take him to court and with good witnesses, you should probably win your case.
2007-08-16 04:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person isn't your friend. I suggest you file a claim under your own collision coverage. Then your company will subrogate against your 'friend' for the entire amount owed (inc your deductible which will be refunded to you). This bozo is far more likely to respond to an insurance company than to you.
2007-08-16 05:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...take him to small claims court, with solid witnesses you should prevail. Then look for a new best friend!
2007-08-16 04:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
File it with your insurance company. That's what insurance is for. If you don't have insurance coverage you'll have to sue him. Hopefully the damage is within your state's small claims limit or close to it.
2007-08-16 04:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have had a Police report filled out. It depends on the insurance laws in your state, you may have to pay some, he may have to pay all, Call your insurance agent.
2007-08-16 04:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
small claims easy win
2007-08-16 04:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by Max 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋