I was in an auto accident in Irvine, California. I only have the license plate and phone number of the other driver and now they don’t want to pay. What can I do?
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I was in an auto accident in Irvine, California. I only have the license plate and phone number of the other driver and now they don’t want to pay. What can I do?
I was in a car accident in Irvine, California. I did not exchange information or fill out police report because they did not want to report to insurance. Asked for me to get an estimate and that they would take care of it. Now, they don’t want to pay. All i have is the license plate of the car, which I’m pretty sure is a rental, and phone number. What can I do?
Asked on July 2, 2009 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law. I suggest that you make out a police report and provide the license plate to the police. The police can then track the plate and find out who the driver of the car was. Once you have this information, you can file a claim with the driver's insurance company to obtain reimbursement for the damages.
R.S.T., Member, NY Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You're first mistake was not calling the police. Never do that again. I would call the police or go down to station closest to where the accident occured and file a police report with all the information you have. And also inform your insurance company after you've filed your report. And do all this as soon as possible.
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