QUESTION
How long can they keep the car for after an accident?
Asked on Nov 08th, 2012 on Personal Injury - New York
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My child was driving down the road at dark. When a child darted out between cars, my child struck him. He was doing about 12 to 15 miles per hour is what the cops said. We were told no charges will be filed and that it was an accident but they will not release the car until they speak to the family. It has been almost 13 days. My child is in pain for the accident. I just feel like this is dragging on.
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No limit, as long as they claim they need it as evidence. Get a lawyer. he may be able to sweet talk them into releasing it
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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As long as it takes to investigate the accident. If the child was seriously hurt, they may want to do an accident reconstruction, and can hold the car until that is complete.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
It will be over when it is over. Paint dries, and grass grows faster than the government operates, except when they vote themselves a pay raise.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Gerald Lykins
They can keep the car as long as the investigation is going on. Obviously very frustrating, but that is your answer.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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IT is dragging on, but the investigation is apparently not over. Put your concerns in writing. They have a reasonable time frame to complete their investigation.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:36 PM
John J. Carney
The car can be held for an accident investigation. Be grateful that your son was not speeding or intoxicated and that the child appeared to come out of a blind spot or he could have been prosecuted for assault and got a prison term. Sometimes your insurance company will pay for a rental car, or he can use a bicycle, but at least he is not being charged with a serious crime.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 12:36 PM