What is the name of your state? Florida
Another driver rolls through a stop sign and hits my vehicle. A few small dents and scratches, about $750-$800 damages, according to the estimate I received. No damage to the other vehicle. No injuries. No other passengers in either vehicle.
Other driver gets out and says, "I'm sorry. I'll pay for this. My foot slipped off the pedal."
He then proceeds to write for me his drivers license info, name and address, home and cell phone numbers, tag number, and Allstate insurance policy number. Before parting, he tells me to call him because he wants to resolve this quickly, and without using his insurance company. The police were not called to the scene. A few hours later in the day I went to the local precinct and filed an accident report.
That evening I call him on his cell phone. I explain that I already have an estimate from the dealership where I want to have the work done. When I told him the amount he said he had a friend who could do it much less expensively. I told him I want to use an approved, licensed business of my choosing. He asked me to fax him the estimate and he'd be back in touch with me tomorrow.
Here's where the problems started. The fax number provided is not working. His cell phone number is now "temporarily disconnected". And Allstate has no record of this individual or the address he provided or the policy number. I have left two messages at the home number he provided, but he hasn't returned my calls. Clearly, this guy is looking to skate away from his responsibilities. The police have already told me they are not involved in this, and that it is a civil matter.
Do I have any legal recourse against this individual? Is it even worth it? I have uninsured motorist coverage and can have the repairs done. But I hate the idea of this individual walking without paying.
Thank you.
Another driver rolls through a stop sign and hits my vehicle. A few small dents and scratches, about $750-$800 damages, according to the estimate I received. No damage to the other vehicle. No injuries. No other passengers in either vehicle.
Other driver gets out and says, "I'm sorry. I'll pay for this. My foot slipped off the pedal."
He then proceeds to write for me his drivers license info, name and address, home and cell phone numbers, tag number, and Allstate insurance policy number. Before parting, he tells me to call him because he wants to resolve this quickly, and without using his insurance company. The police were not called to the scene. A few hours later in the day I went to the local precinct and filed an accident report.
That evening I call him on his cell phone. I explain that I already have an estimate from the dealership where I want to have the work done. When I told him the amount he said he had a friend who could do it much less expensively. I told him I want to use an approved, licensed business of my choosing. He asked me to fax him the estimate and he'd be back in touch with me tomorrow.
Here's where the problems started. The fax number provided is not working. His cell phone number is now "temporarily disconnected". And Allstate has no record of this individual or the address he provided or the policy number. I have left two messages at the home number he provided, but he hasn't returned my calls. Clearly, this guy is looking to skate away from his responsibilities. The police have already told me they are not involved in this, and that it is a civil matter.
Do I have any legal recourse against this individual? Is it even worth it? I have uninsured motorist coverage and can have the repairs done. But I hate the idea of this individual walking without paying.
Thank you.
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