If the other motorist is 100% responsible for the accident and the damage to my vehicle, do I owe him anything if I left the scene?
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If the other motorist is 100% responsible for the accident and the damage to my vehicle, do I owe him anything if I left the scene?
He wants me to pay the damages of his car. Is he able to make me do that? Is that acceptable? I feel like he is kind of bribing/ manipulating me, because he can hang the whole hit and run thing over my head. But if the accident was 100% not my fault, could I still be prosecuted, for leaving the scene?
Asked on July 29, 2011 Alabama
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You are not in a good position here. Yes, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime whether or not you are the party at fault. And whatwould you not want a police report that states that you are NOT the party at fault? Did you report the accident to your insurance company? You need to asap if they are going to disclaim coverage and not defend you if the other person sues. Please go and seek legal help with this matter as soon as you can. You need to find witnesses to the accident to support your story. You need to file a police report and you need a mouthpiece to go with you to run interference about the leaving the scene. Good luck.
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