What to do about a hit and run on private proeprty?
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What to do about a hit and run on private proeprty?
My fiance was pulling into a parking spot and the truck that was parked in the spot to the passenger side opened his door. The door smashed into the end of the fender and put a crease in the door jam of her vehicle, making it difficult the open the door. The other driver asked if everyone was OK, she said yes and he closed his door and went in a business. The other driver did not offer or give insurance information when asked, and left the area. She has the license plate number but was told by the police department that nothing could be done as it is private property. What can we do to get our vehicle repaired due to this person’s negligence and lack of awareness?
Asked on July 29, 2014 under Accident Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You can sue him--that's what how you seek compensation if the other party does not voluntarily compensate you. If you can prove that the other driver was at fault, you can recover from him any costs or damages you suffered. For amounts less than the maximum for small claims court, you are probably best off suing in small claims court, with your fiance acting as her own lawyer. With the license plate number, it should be possible to locate and identify the other driver.
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