QUESTION
What can I do on a reverse hit and run?
Asked on Feb 04th, 2014 on Personal Injury - California
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I rear ended a car on the way to school today going very slow. The person never stopped to exchange information so I continued on to school and she went on her way. I believe there is a small dent on the back of her car and no damage to my car. After school I found a note on the car from the lady saying I hit her and she has my plate number and I need to call her. Am I still liable if she never stopped? For all I know she went home and hit her car with a hammer to make it worse or was driving without a license.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes. You caused the accident.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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If you hit her from behind you are presumed at fault, unless you can show that she suddenly ,for no apparent reason, slammed on her brakes. Even if she didn't have a license that will not relieve you of fault.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 5:47 AM
Edwin K. Niles
What does not stopping have to do with fault?
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 5:47 AM
That she did not stop does not negate your liability. You still hit her vehicle. Why would she intentionally cause more damage to her car? At most you will be paying to repair what damage there is and she does not get any money above the cost of repair. So if she dents her own car afterwards, she does not collect anything more than the total damage.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 5:46 AM
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Wouldn't it be easier for you just to tell your carrier what happened and let them worry about it. the other lady tells a different story. How will a judge or jury know who is telling the truth? Ever thought about that?
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 5:46 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
That small dent will likely get bigger. Retain an attorney. She had an obligation to stop and share information. You have to wonder how she tracked you down. do not talk to her without your attorney!
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 5:46 AM