The person I was in an accident with is taking me to court to try and get $3300 for the damages. Now I know his vehicle is not worth more than $1000. Could that mean that I can pay the price that the car books for and then he will have to give me the title, like insurance companies do?
2007-10-01 09:41:35 · 5 answers · asked by forthursdaynight 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Well, you have to request that for the judge! He'll have to prove how much his car is worth, you'll have to pay the book value, plus towing and any storage fees, plus rental cost. Then AFTER you pay all that out, you're certainly entitled to the title.
You're going to have to PROVE what you think his car is worth - so bring some kelly blue books and nada books with you to court.
2007-10-01 13:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were driving without insurance, you were driving illegally so are in a poor position to negotiate, and will have to pay him damages if you were at fault. Are there other damages beside his car? Was he injured, or did he have to miss work? If the only damage was to his car, then the value of his car would be what he'd get in court. The value might or might not be judged to be the bluebook value, but if bluebook is $1000 he wouldn't be likely to get $3300 if that's his only damages.
2007-10-01 09:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. IN a civil case he will present a case for the damages; it's up to you to show the car and the damage are only worth what you say they are and a judge decides
2007-10-01 09:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so but I don't know for sure. My advice is to call a lawyer. Most will give you a free consultation and they can advise you of your rights, what you should do, what the other person might do, etc. I'd talk to a lawyer instead of Answers because only a lawyer will know the laws in your state and can best advise you.
2007-10-01 09:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kiwi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Hasnt his claims dept. contacted you yet ? The one you would be paying would be the Ins Co., not the insd.Your lucky you didnt injure this person.Otherwise you wouldve been in a bind, sr-22 included.I would pay out for the damages as they request 'em.If you dont, things can get ugly, lien's and such =\
2007-10-01 09:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by woop dee doo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋