What is the name of your state? California
Two years ago I was test driving a car, and I backed into another car. The owner and I exchanged information. I told the seller about the accident. I later agreed to buy the car and added $250 to the price for the deductible.
About a three months later State Farm (the other driver's insurance) called me looking to collect over $2,000. I turned out the seller had no insurance. I told them I didn't own the vehicle at the time, and passed all my information on to them. Later I got a letter from a collection agency looking for the money. I sent a letter and disputed the charges.
Yesterday I got a phone call from a collection agency demanding money and saying if I did not pay the amount they claimed was due they would report me to the California DMV and have my license suspended. This would be a disaster, because my job requires me to drive a lot. Can they do this? Am I responsible for the accident?
Thanks in advance for any advice?What is the name of your state?
Two years ago I was test driving a car, and I backed into another car. The owner and I exchanged information. I told the seller about the accident. I later agreed to buy the car and added $250 to the price for the deductible.
About a three months later State Farm (the other driver's insurance) called me looking to collect over $2,000. I turned out the seller had no insurance. I told them I didn't own the vehicle at the time, and passed all my information on to them. Later I got a letter from a collection agency looking for the money. I sent a letter and disputed the charges.
Yesterday I got a phone call from a collection agency demanding money and saying if I did not pay the amount they claimed was due they would report me to the California DMV and have my license suspended. This would be a disaster, because my job requires me to drive a lot. Can they do this? Am I responsible for the accident?
Thanks in advance for any advice?What is the name of your state?