I recently got into an accident when I pulled out of a sidewalk parking space, and hit another car. The damage was pretty significant. We both pulled into a smaller street, and the other person got out of the car and kept telling me that it was my fault. He was walking back to his car, and I thought he was going to get his information, but he just closed the door and drove away. I wasn't able to get his license plate number or anything. What should I do?
2007-11-20 15:13:31 · 15 answers · asked by nickname 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Do not admit fault.
You should report the incident to the local police. Leaving the scene of an accident before exchanging information is a crime in most states. The police may not prosecute but it's still a crime. It's suspicious that he left before getting your insurance information. Maybe he was doing something that contributed to the accident - speeding, intoxicated, suspended license etc.
Contact your auto insurance company and report the incident. You don't have to file a claim unless it is in your best interest. The last thing insurance companies like is surprises.
2007-11-20 15:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Pixie Stix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on your description, the other party is in fact guilty of felony hit and run. And the appropriate action would have been to call for a police report as soon as the other party left the scene. If you (apparently) did not do that, you should still go the the police dept. and file a police report. he insurance co. will probably not do anything without a police report if the damage was significant. Make sure you provide as accurate and complete a report as possible because filing a false police report is also illegal.
2007-11-20 15:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Just wonderin' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have damage to your car, you need to let your insurance know AND tell them what happened. That the guy just left. They deal with these kinds of cases alot.
Unfortunatly there is notta whole lot that can happen to him since he did leave BUT his car was damaged also so any description of the vehicle needs to be told the the police. Your insurance usually needs a police report to file a claim.
So you may need to file a police report anyway. Your insurance company will guide you in the right direction.
2007-11-20 15:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by †..Jetta..† 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a police report about what happened.
Depending on the laws of your state, you may be able to file an Uninsured Motorist claim to take care of the damage to your vehicle. However, you will need the police report.
2007-11-21 00:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, unless you want to claim under your collision coverage - in which case you report it to your insurance company.
He's right. You're at fault for this. He was on the street, you were leaving a parking space.
2007-11-21 02:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprry, this happened to me too. Not much you can do. Report, it... maybe if he doesn't call the car in stolen the police will hound him til he tells the truth. (if they can catch him) if it was a street with a camera on it that may work... if not- try witnessess. You may be stuck on this one. Sorry!
2007-11-20 15:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would basically satisfy the definition of hit and run. Your insurance should cover your damages. Assuming this is the whole story, that is.
2007-11-20 15:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police, right away. Since it was a hit and run, even if it was your fault, it is now his since he left the scene. However, if he left, then you left, and he called the police first, they will blame you for leaving the scene.
2007-11-20 15:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by theseeker4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really do anything if you haven't got his lisence plate or any information on him. And, I guess, if it really was your fault, from what i'm reading, he'd be the one calling his insurance company.
2007-11-20 15:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by wintergrave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and at least let them know. Then call your insurance and take care of business.
2007-11-20 15:17:13 · answer #10 · answered by Carol T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋