If you think the claim is reasonable, you may have no need to contact an attorney (particularly since you have admitted liability in the damage is minor). The health and safety of everyone at the scene should be the number one priority. But never left the property. At that point, you can choose to contest the damage. I arrived at work , worked for the day. I told him the Van was too high to do any damage under the car but if that was a concern I would also take pictures under the car which I did, but they didnt turn out. Since you ultimately did speak with the owner of the car and she agreed that there was no property damage, thats a good thing. If the only damage caused by the crash was property damage and no one was injured, then the crime can be charged as a misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $625. I got out and looked and didnt see any damage at all. I did contact my employers security officers and left my info with them in case anyone reported. Because the spot I was in is in such a small spot of the parking lot where nobody is a lot, Im Hi, Bernard. If you require medical attention, do not put it off. Then, contact your insurance company and explain what happened. I truly did not know that I had bumped her car. Then the first guy who was drinking slammed the car door on my husbands side and scratched /bruised his underarm . I waited a little bit didnt see anyone so I left mostly I was scared. My mind went blank again and all I could think about was my insurance information at home. I was heading to get food and looked away from the road for just a second and next thing I know Im about to hit two cars waiting to turn into McDonalds but are still in the road without their turn signals or anything just sitting there Im pretty sure. At this point, the other driver will probably file an insurance claim with your friends insurer and it will be treated like any other car accident. I dont know what to do anymore. 2. Maybe they were waiting for me to ask, but I assumed theyd say or show something. I called the insurer and gave them the details. I just let them lead the show, so mad. Felt more like I hit a pot hole or there was a small earthquake. What now? Again, thank you for commenting and we hope youll continue to find the information helpful. Either way, if you refuse to exchange information, the driver could blame you for a hit-and-run because you left the scene without reporting it. I backed into a car earlier tonight in my condos parking lot. 1. Assuming there were no injuries, you would likely receive a fine if you fail to do and are caught. Could that help share fault? I asked for a second estimate which she is getting. Most states simply have a small fine if you fail to do so. 2 killed in early morning crash on I-285 south; police searching for drivers who left the scene It happened around 4 a.m. and police said the accident involved several vehicles. If this kind of situation arises again, though, it would be wise to call the police to make a report while youre still at the scene of the collision. But i wasnt too sure bcos i freaked out at that time. My insurance says if this does not exceed 1,000 my insurance wont go up. 2022 - 2023 DOPPCALL. If the vehicle is not still there, you can try asking people in the area about the car in an effort to track down the owner of the vehicle. So I left with my friend. A Panicked Driver. Will they still issue a ticket or arrest me if the insurance pays for damages? The best course of action is generally to let your insurance company handle the situation. If you believe the insurance company is making an unreasonable demand, you may want to contact an attorney in your area to help negotiate a settlement. I went in to tr and find the owner, left a note w/ my name, umber and explanation and took a couple of pictures. So I parked again very close to where I previously parked and check my car and found no scratches and left the vicinity. I got out to look and there was no damaged to the car or our car. I side swiped a car pulling out of my apartment complex, I found the driver and he was very cool about it said that it was a company car. I guess i made a wife then and swiped a car next to me. When you arrive home, you notice a scratch on your bumper that youre certain wasnt there before you started navigating the parking lot. If Im understanding your question correctly, it sounds like something caused your car to roll while it was parked, and it hit another car. In other jurisdictions, youll face a possible citation. Otherwise, youll simply have to wait to see if the driver contacts you with a demand for damages. I waited for a minute but did not leave a note and then simply went home. I never heard of her since and wether the owner filed a compliant against her. it sounds like you made an effort to locate the victim. Im still panicking at this point because it wasnt my car, and I forgot to take a picture of his drivers license and his tag. Is there any thing I can do or is it too late since Ive already been faulted? I had originally said Id just pay out of pocket but because she wants to go through insurance, Im telling her to file the uninsured claim. Any advice. Remember, part of your insurance companys responsibility to you as an insured is to indemnify (defend) you against another persons charges of liability. He took down all of my information and I was driving on a permit and said he will call my insurance company and talk to him boss and see wht he says it was very little damage done to his car ad my car side mirror was torn all the way off, what should i do? We also fear retaliation as they did not seem like a good crowd. I recently backed my dump truck into a parked vehicle. When I got home, I noticed that my tailight was cracked. And there was a car pulling up to make a left turn, from the perpendicular street I was turning right into, so I felt squished and hugged the corner (their vehicle basically) when contact was made between my passenger side rear wheel well fender and tire to their driver side back bumper. Second, I would encourage you to come clean to your parents. This would include providing the location of the accident as well as a description of the vehicle (if you have one). We found nothing. After half an hour I drove by again but I didnt see any cars with any scratches or dents close to where I think I hit the car and my side mirror doesnt have anything as well what should I do I dont even know which car it was? And they will want to drop me for scratching a car in a minor parking lot accident. Now they are threatening with police and their insurance to get me. If youre sure you didnt hit her car, then you dont need to report the accident to the police or your insurance company. Since I didnt witness the hit and run what must I do to ensure my testimony isnt taken lightly? making me nervous, so I started walking to my door to go inside, put my food away, and get the materials to write a note (pen, paper, ziploc bag). If reported as driver in police report, will it be treated like any other car accident. Im so confused. What should i do next? The train left the scene of the incident about 11.15am on Tuesday. I was pulling into a parking lot at and accidentally hit unattended car. My car was fine but his car has a scratch and crack on the bumper under his lights. Although, when I.looked I didnt think there was any damage. Hi, Cindy. You might want to be proactive and call the police department yourself to make a report. I dont think theres any need to continue to call the police to check in. Accidents happen quickly and panic usually ensues, and if that's the reason you fled an accident scene, although your emotional state would be understandable, the act is still criminal. The driver should make reasonable effort to contact the owner of the damaged property. I look at the car and didnt notice any scratch or dent . Im a maintenance worker at an appartment complex, due to budget issues I dont have my own golf cart for work so I have to drive my own car around the complex(16 buildings). Also, sometimes it could appear that there is minimal damage on the outside but there could be some function or mechanism thats not visible on the car that needs repair. I then said that if theres damage that was from you hitting me. Joe Pastor with the Utah Highway Patrol said at about 7:45 Tuesday morning troopers were dispatched to a roll-over accident on the southbound Interstate 15 exit 16 on-ramp. Am I still at fault? Should I, as a witness, leave a note on the parked car explaining what I saw? My break was damaged and my foot and nails were also injured. This has been wieghing on me all day. Told me to call and cancel it after the other party agreed to cover it. Youre worried you unknowingly hit a parked car. What should I do?? I had hit a car last week and not realised as the road was very busy and I was getting beeped and shouted at by a driver behind me and I must have hit a car when I thought I jusy caught the side of a tree or the curb. I accidentally hit a parked car while pulling into a parking space. The police tracked me down and called me and I went back to fill out a report and admitted to it. She also mentioned not being sure if this would affect the resale value of her car. Two gentlemen got out, looked at the scene for a few minutes, and then got back into their van and calmly drove off. All while they investigate on their end, and they call me when they have the info. But if the direction of the scrape is heading towards the back of the vehicle I couldnt have done it. Hi, Lala. I was panicked but there didnt seem to be any damage to his truck (there wasnt any damage to my car) and I didnt get a good look. However, one defense to a hit and run charge is that the driver wasnt aware that they hit another vehicle. All you can do at this point is attempt to track down the owner of the vehicle. As far as payment plans go, that depends on the company. Id never been in an accident before so I just called my insurance companies road side assistance and had my car towed to a collision shop. This person then went on to say, I have friends that will say they saw you The attorney may be able to request that the hearing be moved to allow you more time to prepare. I wouldnt have moved my car if I could get out of my car but I hit the other car trying not to get to close to the car on my driver side. 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