what happens if an underage person is driving a car without a licence and they crash into another car?
Compton, CA
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Posted 30 days ago in Car / Auto Accident
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my daughter is 17 about to be eighteen and she is in the progress of getting her licence. while going to the store to buy something she crashed in to another car. she only hit the rim of the car and made a couple of scratches on the side of the car . the person that she hit is asking for two thousand dollars for what she did and it was something minor. they dont want to send it to any other car shop they just want to send it to the dealer that they bought it with and as i was looking through the estimate it had different things to fix that didnt even delt with the accident . they told me that if i dont pay that they will file a report to the police . what could happen to her if they do file the report. should i just pay or let them file the report?
Answers (4)Howard Robert Roitman
This attorney is licensed in California and 3 other states.
Posted 28 days ago.
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You need to report this to your insurance company in any case in order to keep coverage for future events.
The other driver seems to be engaging in extortionate behavior if what you say is true. He may have committed a crime. Even thought the police probably will not take jurisdiction over the crash itself because it seems to have happened on private property. Your daughter may be facing some sort of DMV consequences if she violated a rule. It is very unlikely she has committed a crime. Lars A. Lundeen
This attorney is licensed in Florida and 1 other state.
Posted 28 days ago.
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They could file a report, regardless of whether or not you pay them. Nothing could stop them.
This matter should be turned over to your automobile liability insurance carrier. Advise them that your daughter had your permission to drive the vehicle, assuming this is the truth. Your insurance company has an obligation to deal with this matter and defend and indemnify your daughter. You should not have to deal with the adverse party directly. Legal Disclaimer: Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to insure proper advice is received. Michael Douglas Goforth
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted 23 days ago.
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If your daughter has coverage you must report the accident to your carrier. If not, you could settle out of pocket with the other driver, but have him get several estimates.
Don't let his threaten you with a police report. The rights of the parties are the same whether or not a report is filed.
Peter Robert Stone
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