Neither my husband nor myself recall that happening, there is no unexplained damage to our vehicle, and nothing was said to us when the alleged incident occurred. I never heard of her since and wether the owner filed a compliant against her. Depending on your state, they have until the statute of limitations runs to file a lawsuit (this is generally 2 or 3 years from the date of the accident). If you fail to do so, Illinois law requires you to contact the local police station and report the accident. In almost all states, the law requires you to either leave a note on the unoccupied vehicle. I was parked at the doctors and my car rolled and hit a car behind my car that was not parked in the parking bay, that car was wrongly parked and I was not inside the car when I hit the car. Should I take leap of faith and drop checkoff at auto repair place,or stand firm and wait for their confirmation about the details of our agreement? I did not file a police report but there was one filed. Required fields are marked *, Address: Again, my suggestion is to cooperate and allow your insurance to handle it. What should I do? Ive never gotten in an accident so I dont even know how to go about this. Luckily they were nice about it, but playing nice is like telling a lie you can say youre fine, but really arent. There is no damage to my car, and I just didnt see it when I was backing up. Im not very familiar with the area and I ended up losing traction and sliding onto someones property and hitting one of the vehicles they had parked, not directly in their driveway but opposite the sidewalk very close to the street. The man who hit my car was given a ticket a week or two later which he brought to the hospital as if they were supposed to make it go away. In Nevada, a hit-and-run that causes only property damage is a misdemeanor and generally involves a fine of $1,000. Mainly because it happened late and I could barely keep my eyes open. If you hit a parked car and leave, a police officer can use witnesses, surveillance footage, your license plate, and other evidence to identify and arrest you. How long will I live with this fear? I went back inside my workplace but didnt know who to report it to. Im afraid to tell my parents because we cant afford any insane expenses right now. Youve got this! There really wasnt any damage, her white paint just wiped right off my black car with a simple swipe of my hand, but she didnt try to do anything to the black marks on her white car. As I got into my dads car after work, I opened the car door halfway and put my stuff in first, all of suddenly the wind blew hard and swing the car door wide open which hit the park car next to me, I check on the two small scratch or scuff mark and I panic and left the scene. I know I shouldnt have left but I was so freaked out. It doesnt matter that your home is down the block or how long its been. It happened back in December. However, to avoid increased rates, people do sometimes choose to settle with the other driver out of their own pocket, but this carries some risks. Unfortunately, your insurance can go up even when youre not at fault for the accident. I am worried sick about it. I didnt leave and didnt hide my car. I was leaving a parking lot and I accidentally scratched the drivers side rear bumper of the car behind me. So I changed to other space. Three weeks later he texted me with a picture of an estimate of repair and its $600! I stood frozen, until she looked away, searching for something in her car. I hope this is able to be resolved to your satisfaction! I was lost and trying to figure out how to get back home after the gym. However, one defense to a hit-and-run charge is when the defendant can make a successful argument that they genuinely didnt know that they hit something. Hi, Sarah. I hat a parked car on accident and we decided i was going to pay out of pocket but she also told me i need to pay for her uber while her car is getting repaired for 2 days. Should I contact a lawyer? It was dark at night and raining with condensation at the edges of my windshield when I drove my car past a minivan to my right in a parking lot, leaving a few scratches near and over a portion of the left rear tire and on a bit of the car paint behind the tire. Some states require that you report a car accident if the accident results in injury or a certain amount of damages (usually more than $1,000). No information exchanged, no cops just a its okay watch what your doing. Based on the information you provided, there is no grounds for your boyfriend to be fired. In most states, if you hit an unoccupied vehicle and leave the scene, youre required to call the local police and provide information about the accident (where it happened, the vehicle involved, your contact information). I went back that same week to try to find them and confess but sadly I wasnt successful. Will your insurance go up after hitting a parked car? Im currently uninsured but had told her I didnt any to use insurance anyway. Several cars have parked in front of them between then and now. Yesterday I tried to go to the doctor and got lost in a remote area where I have never been. Ensure your safety and that of the casualty. Call your insurance company and let them know what happened and explain that the party is demanding an unreasonable amount of money. Ron and his team are the best! First time these has happened to me very worried. I hit an empty parked car, there was no damage and at most it might have left a dent. The woman gave me a hug, she had only called the police because she thought someone had left after hitting her car. I thought that was a little weird. They said to expect a call that evening if anything else was needed, but no call came. For that reason, I would strongly recommend taking lots of time-stamped pictures of your vehicle so that she cant later claim you caused more damage than you actually did. If an unoccupied vehicle that is in park with the parking brake applied ends up sliding forward and makes contact with another unoccupied parked vehicle what are the correct legal steps to take? I panicked. The law requires you to leave a not if you hit a parked car. It was so minor. At this point, the other driver will probably file an insurance claim with your friends insurer and it will be treated like any other car accident. The police will want to know (a) your contact information, and (b) the location of the accident. Lowest rating: 3. Im 20 and use my parents car insurance and I dont know what to do. I then left again to find out what I should do. At this point, you might wish to consult a lawyer to find out whats the best way to handle the situation. I hope it all works out for you. Then yesterday a letter came I am very scared. I did a minor scratch today and saw it but did not get out of my car and drove away unaware of the true magnitude of the situation. If you have pictures of the spot where he was parked, that will be useful to provide to your insurance company. I didnt realize she had 2 years to contact me. Until I got out of the car to see what happened and low and behold there was damage to my car (some paint was scraped off). My friend got panicked and drove off and came back later with a note with the insurance information and contact number. So long as the neighbors were parked legally (even if you asked them not to park there), then the neighbors are probably not at fault for the accident. At this point, it doesnt sound like youve received a letter indicating that you need to go to court or a lawsuit indicating that you need to respond to the lawsuit. 1. Ciaran Roddy, said his client had never been in a road traffic accident before, and panicked, and went to a friend's house where he made the foolish mistake of consuming . But I never left the hospital I parked in another spot further down because there wasnt any in the tiny lot by the doors, my car was still near theirs and visible. At this point, explaining what happened to the police is your best option. There was no one in the van.. Any thoughts? What will happen from there? He might have some reason why he didnt want the claim to go through insurance, but thats not your concern. Can I ask a copy of the video for policy and court? I accidentally hit a car yesterday in the parking lot. The other driver must pursue a claim within the statute of limitations. Youve done everything that you legally need to do at this point. The was no hooking of bumpers, no bending no noise and nothing on my vehicle that sticks out e.g. However, its also possible that a court would find the other party partially at fault for being outside the parking lines (this is particularly likely if the lot is unlit, etc.). I guess i made a wife then and swiped a car next to me. It sounds like someone hit your car and failed to leave a note with their contact information. But the earlier you speak to a lawyer and turn yourself in, the higher your chance before a jury or judge. If the attorney did not act appropriately, you could file a malpractice lawsuit. I was doing a U turn and I scratched a car that was unattended and parked I panicked and took off I think someone captured my plates but I was so scared and I just lost all focus what should I do? If they continue to be unreasonable, youll have to get your insurance carrier involved. The margin for car accidents is slim because they can happen in the twinkling of an eye and plunge the people involved into a world of fear. I waited for a minute but did not leave a note and then simply went home. Your insurance company expects to be notified of any accident, even if you werent able to locate the vehicle owner and left a note. There is some damage at the front, but it kind of looked like it wasnt due to me bumping it. I dont know where he leaves his stuff. I was parked between 2 trucks running work orders and as I was backing out I was focused on not hitting the trucks on either side of me but wound up barely bumping the truck behind me. The man was reminded he did not report the incident he was forced to stop and provide his info by Security around the corner of the location of the actual scene. The other 2 passengers got out with me and we only noticef a rubber line (buffable) above their taillight. This way, if the owner of the unoccupied vehicle sees damage, they can call the local police, report the accident, and receive your contact information to file an insurance claim. Their insurance company was sending my father information but they investigated and learned I was driving the vehicle. i tried going this morning to find the vehicle i hit but it wasnt there anymore and i could see pieces of my car there. Assuming there were no injuries, you would likely receive a fine if you fail to do and are caught. When I came out there was security officer already taking my plates and had me write a statement. Can I present those in court? Talk to any eyewitnesses and take down their contact information immediately (witnesses are notoriously difficult to track down after a crash). Its not clear whether he will file an insurance claim or not. I did ask for their name luckily so I have a 1st name, no last. Hi, Russ. Hi. The law requires you to leave a note if you hit a parked vehicle. When I got home I didnt realize until I got home but someone hit the back end of my car while I was at work. Do I need an attorney for this? How should I handle this? At 1st he lied about hitting my car to Security, then he stated there was no damage, then after being shown pics of the damage he stated oh well thats not much damage as if its he has the authority to assess the level of damage. I didnt even think to file a police report being that no one was hurt and their damages didnt seem too bad. My friend talked to the police and they put my friend as driver and not suspect in the police report. I left the scene. Sometimes, for an airtight investigation, the law enforcement agents that arrive at the scene make sure to test the patients of the car involved in the accident and flee the scene. I was so scared that I ran home before the police came. I really just want this over with and Ill pay for the damages, I dont care at this point. I do n read more I came to talk to her and she informed me she called the police. And where is asked for exact make and model and plate number. I had originally said Id just pay out of pocket but because she wants to go through insurance, Im telling her to file the uninsured claim. And , believed that she didnt contact me because there was no real damage like my car. Security footage? A week before my 18th bday, it was dark/rainy and I backed out and bumped a car that was parked I checked for damage. Five cop cars showed up - weapons drawn - calling for me to come out. Or was that a dumb mistake and is it best to go through insurance? When you meet with an attorney in your area, bring along a copy of the tape. Also there was a fire hydrant in front of the house, adjacent to where the vehicle was parked, possibly within 15 feet. I walked back to the lot where I hit the person, but they werent there anymore. Best of luck. I did. A car accident attorney can help you collect damages or can help minimize your liability. Now i am afraid that because i didnt get a picture of the damage part that i caused, they will blame me in the other scratches in their car. That can cause you far more trouble than allowing your insurance to handle the repair (if there is one). Second, I would encourage you to come clean to your parents. It sounds like the driver of the car may be partially at fault for the accident. Should I call my insurance or police to tell the story? The lady who saw everything was afraid to recount the story because she is their direct neighbor. Really mad at myself right now cause I cant afford the increase of insurance to begin with! You might be able to have your lawyer negotiate some of these penalties. Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal and can result in a hit and run charge if you are later identified, via camera footage or witnesses. File a police report in Pleasent Prairie? Consider contacting an attorney using our free online directory. I side swiped a car pulling out of my apartment complex, I found the driver and he was very cool about it said that it was a company car. The cops showed up and the car was . Im surprised she wants to go through insurance to fix it, and get the feeling shes trying to get a paint job or something out of this as there really Didnt appear to be any damage other than a couple black marks on her bumper. We sold our home and moved to an apartment in North Carolina to be closer to our grandchildren in June. You and your boyfriend might want to try to come up with the money for the repair you did admit fault, and this person is entitled to payment for his damages. We didnt see any other damage. I would suggest doing whatever is possible to locate the driver. I had frozen food to put away, it was pouring rain, and there were three guys standing around (in the rain!) I didnt give myself time to talk about it or press for info or look at parking location on corner. Additionally the car is not under my name i am only on the insurance. My other question is, can they press charges ? Fortunately, there are ways you can make the situation right and clear your conscience. I would take some pictures of your car so the owner of the car you hit cant later claim that the accident was worse than it really was. Not sure about California law an cars deliberately behind ones car an only a foot away ? We also fear retaliation as they did not seem like a good crowd. Some states stipulate the exact details to include in the note, but at the very least the note should contain your: Most states require you to contact the police if the crash results in an injury or any damage. I was panicked but there didnt seem to be any damage to his truck (there wasnt any damage to my car) and I didnt get a good look. This person then went on to say, I have friends that will say they saw you Patrol Sgt. In the meantime, its a good idea to take time-stamped pictures of your car so that he cant later claim that there was more damage than what actually occurred. I had to leave my vehicle at the scene which had my information (insurance/registration etc) but did not specifically write down my information for the other vehicle owner. I already took the pictures of my damaged vehicle, along with more pictures of when the drivers vehicle was crashed into mine. The church may even be willing to make an announcement for you. Told me to call and cancel it after the other party agreed to cover it. All you can do at this point is attempt to track down the owner of the vehicle. Since, I went back and filled out an acvident report should I contact a lawyer. However, moving your own car out of the path of other traffic seems reasonable. My vehicle is only worth about $1,500 should I make a clam with my insurance or not worry about it. I have recorded conversations in between myself and the Security team. He wanted me to exchange information because the grill underneath might have been damaged. Time limit says reasonable time to file. I am so stressed. Because of the internet, several marketing opportunities can now be utilized by industries, ranging from pay-per-click advertising, Your email address will not be published. No phone call ,one week, two weeks..after 4 weeks, my car was parked in the parking lot at my work and a customer in an RV was turning around and hit my car $3000+ in damage. She can have the repair work performed anywhere she wants (if she feels most comfortable with the dealership, thats her choice), but the insurance company can agree to pay for damage up to the amount quoted by their approved repair center. What will happen to my insurance? 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