QUESTION
Supposed Hit and Run with Unattended car in parking lot.
Asked on Dec 30th, 2014 on Automobile Accidents - Florida
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Ok so I side swipped a unattended car in a parking lot. I was turning to park and did think I was too close to the car but I checked and did not see any marks on the car so did not think to leave a note. I come back after the movie and get a sheriffs card saying to call concerning a hit and run. When I called the sheriff he said that I did damage the car and I will go to jail for not reporting it. I tried to explain to him that I did get out of my car and looked and did not notice anything. Can a sheriff still threaten to put me in jail even though I explained my situation and even gave my insurance card to him.
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Of course! Just because YOU say that you checked and there was no damage does not make it so. By not leaving a note, you took your chances and there must have been some damage for the ownerto have even noticed and reported it. If you have any further questions or concerns, you can always contact our office at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation to see if we can assist you further.
Answered on Dec 31st, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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