Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

MY daughter was driving an unregisterd car and side swiped another car her fault. no police were called but now the other drivers son is saying he wants 900 for damages to the car or hes calling police and DMV. I dont have it and neither does she. The accident was over a month ago.


Asked on 9/12/14, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip D. Wheeler, Esq. Phillip D. Wheeler, Attorney At Law

A little like extortion isn't it. I don't like that. However, your daughter did side swipe the other car. You say it was her fault?

I would do one of two things:

Contact the DMV myself or work out a negotiation with the other side. Get proof that the damage was worth $900 or you are likely to meet this person in court if they choose that route.

Unfortunately, these things don't just go away. I would hate to see your daughter get a bad record with the DMV, especially for insurance purposes down the road.

We might need more information to answer this question adequately. However, from what you have told me your daughter caused some damage to another individual's automobile.

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Answered on 9/12/14, 12:33 pm


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