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Can I contact the parents of the minor who hit my car?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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I was hit by a minor who was 15 and she was alone and I don't think the officer did anything about it. They didn't say a word to us, didn't even check to see if we where okay. I was wondering if I could contact the parents of the minor that hit me?
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Yes, there is no reason you could not contact the parents of the minor. You need to get insurance information to file a claim.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2013 at 10:32 PM
James Eugene Hasser
I am not sure why you would want to do that as I'm sure they had insurance. The parents would not be liable just because she was underage; only if the let her drive, knowing she was an incompetent driver. I would contact their insurance company and go from there.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2013 at 10:32 PM
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Certainly. If you are damaged you should also report it to your carrier
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I wouldn't recommend it. You have no idea what they might say to you or to others about what you said to them.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Sure, why not? You'll have to take the initiative to get compensated. At 15, she may not have a license, and may not covered by the parents policy. Do you have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy? Collision coverage?
Answered on Dec 19th, 2013 at 6:38 PM
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You certainly have the right to contact them to discuss the accident and their insurance coverage.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2013 at 6:37 PM
And do what for what reason? They know she was driving without a license [too young to have one] and probably have checked with the parents of anyone she says was in the car.? You can contact the police to see if they gave her a ticket; the may not be able to tell you but the police report will say so.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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Need more facts but the owner of the car is also commonly liable if it was being used with knowledge and permission.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2013 at 6:36 PM