Responsible?

[livechoice]

State of Nevada

I was in an accident where another driver caused me to crash into a Nevada power electrical box. The driver that caused the accident took off and now the power company is coming after me to pay for the repairs to the electrical box. I was told by the officer at the scene that I would not be responsible to pay for the box since the accident was not my fault so I am wondering if that is legally true.

 

[lwpat]

Turn it over to your insurance carrier and let them deal with it.

 

[ecmst12]

Depends, did the other vehicle make contact with yours at all? If not, then you WILL end up being found at fault for the accident, if the phantom vehicle was unidentified. Unless, perhaps, there was a witness who saw it and told the investigating officer.

 

[livechoice]

I was told that my insurance company would cover up to my maximum of $5000 so I am wondering if I am responsible for the balance due. There were several witnesses who confirmed with the officer that another car had caused the accident but no one was able to get the plate number. The officer indicated in the police report that the accident was not by fault so if I was not negligent how can I be responsible to pay for the damages?

 

[ecmst12]

Then your insurance company will deny liability based on the police report.