QUESTION
Parking Lot bumper. Legal responsibility question
Asked on Dec 20th, 2019 on Automobile Accidents - New York
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My Aunt bumped into a parked car in NYS, Yonkers/Hartsdale area. There was no damage and she left a note would love to ask a New York attorney 1. does she have to report it to the police? 2. What is the worst that could happen if she doesn't. 3. what is the most likely scenario if she doesn't 4. What is the most likely situation if she does?
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Automobile Accidents Attorney serving New York, NY
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Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
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If the incident caused more than $1,000 in property damage, your aunt would have been required to file an accident report (MV-104). If she fails to report the incident, her driver's license could be suspended.
https://statelaws.findlaw.com/new-york-law/new-york-car-accident-reporting-basics.html
https://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/suspensions-and-revocations
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Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq.
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
61 Broadway, Suite 2220
New York, NY 10006
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Answered on Jan 02nd, 2020 at 2:37 PM