What to do if I ran into a vehicle and made a very small dent in the back of its tailgate but the owner want me to pay for a whole new paint job?
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What to do if I ran into a vehicle and made a very small dent in the back of its tailgate but the owner want me to pay for a whole new paint job?
I was going less than 1 mph. There was a small line of paint scratched off but not to the metal. I told the guy that I would pay for damages, however now he wants me to pay for bonding of the whole tailgate and full painting of his tailgate. Is this appropriate?
Asked on January 27, 2014 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Sounds like he is trying to exploit the accident. I am guessing you have been handling this on you own without involving your insurance. If so, report the accident to your insurance and let them handle it. The will send out an adjustor who will determine what repairs are warranted.
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