At fault accident where other car has no damage but they are claiming damage, I have photos.
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At fault accident where other car has no damage but they are claiming damage, I have photos.
My car rear-ended another car; mine has a lot of damage but the other car has none, only the trailer hitch was hit. I have photos from the scene. However, the people from the other car are claiming damage. I have insurance but really do not want to go through them because my insurance payment will go up. Also, the other people or their insurance company, I’m not sure which, got a collection company involved. I feel like they are trying to claim damage when they had none. Is there anything I can do?
Asked on December 5, 2016 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If they don't sue you, there is nothing you to need to do: only if you are sued and they win will you have to pay anything (though if you hit them from behind, they will amost certainly be able to prove your fault--the rear driver in a collision like this is almost invariably considered to be at fault). If they do sue, even if they prove your fault, they can only recover compensation from you for the damage they can prove you did; they will have to provide testimony and evidence supporting the damage they say you caused, and you can provide your own testimony and evidence (e.g. the photos) to refute their claim. They will only get, if they sue, what the court believes they proved.
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