minor accident

I accidently scraped a vehicle in a parking lot. It was raining and I had my baby with me. I left a note on vehicle with my name and number and left. Owner of vehicle contacted me that day and I suggested that she get an estimate of damage. The estimate she got was for $500.00, which I felt was very over-inflated. This was really very minor damage, no dents, just a scrape from my licenses plate. I asked her if she would get another estimate, and she refused. Realizing this may get difficult and expensive, I suggested that we contact our insurance companies. She advised me that if I did that, she would have me cited for leaving the scene of an accident. I then suggested that my husband would go with her the get an estimate - she refused and said she is going to the police. What are the repercussions of this? Was leaving a note on vehicle not appropriate? This was really very minor damage that I thought I could pay for. Please advise.

[ALawyer]

This woman is a nut case. Report it to your insurance company.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face=" Arial, Verdana, Helvetica">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ALawyer:
This woman is a nut case. Report it to your insurance company.
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Followed your advice, and reported this incident to my insurance company. Just received a summons to appear in court - am being charged with leaving the scene of an accident by this individual. Can I be charged with leaving the scene even when I put a note on the car? Any suggestions on how to handle this?

Thank you.