QUESTION
GEICO will not pay my auto claim unless I press charges on my 15yr old son, the ticket has already been written can charges be pressed? I don't want
Asked on Mar 12th, 2020 on Automobile Accidents - Florida
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They will not issue payment the car was declared a total loss, they will issue payment if I agree to press charges. He's already gotten the tickets for driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident. I understand I have at least a year to press charges on a felony, what happens if I tell them I will press charges and change my mind down the road?
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Sorry but they won't let you have it both ways. If you want to claim he stole the car to avoid personal liability they will require you act accordingly. Otherwise, they are wise to the "he took it without permission" (stole it) excuse to avoin injury and insuance claims issues and then balking and criminal prosecution because of collusion issues. You are never well served to play games with insurance carriers especially making agreements and claiming crissed fingers.
Answered on Mar 16th, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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