Rearended by driver with suspended license

[Hombarume]

Hi
l was rear ended by a driver who had a suspended license and he begged me not to call the cops for fear of going to prison. l figured that if he went to prison that would diminish my chances of getting any payment so l foolishly agreed. We signed an agreement which stated that he was liable to pay for my damages ($380) and he agreed to pay by July 10th (we had a witness). l have been trying to contact him but he apparently moved, left his job and went to Orlando (l live in Gainesville, Florida). Can l still go to the police with our written agreement to presss charges? Can l file a civil suit without knowing the exact address of the defendent? IS it worth pursuing this case at all? Thanks in advance!

 

[lawrat]

I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

Okay, well, obviously I don't think if you reported it it would have made a difference payment wise because insurance coverage usually doesn't cover drivers on a suspended license.

Okay, I think you need to hire an accident litigation attorney who can track him down or his assets for you. Try attorneypages.com or your state bar to locate an accident attorney.