Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

One of my friends got to an car accident with another driver. From the looks of it it was her fault. She agrees to help them pay by cash since the damage was mild and just seeing only a few scratch and one small dent it shouldn't be too much of a price. The next day, they gave her a call and told her about the price to be $3,500 including wheel alignment but the thing is that when she hits the car, it was only side to side and she didn't even touch the wheels of the other driver comparing to the damage her car received. Also with the pictures she has, the damage wasn't even bad. I know its her fault and she should be compensate for them but the price they're asking is way too much of the actual price she suppose to pay off and they could try to make cash/free car repairs off of her. What should she do?


Asked on 12/31/12, 1:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

By now you are realizing the problems caused by not handling such situation correctly. Having police come and make a report avoids disputes over who was at fault and what the damages are.. Your opinion about fault or damages is irrelevant, or at least is not the deciding factor, without such reports in your favor. You now get to argue it out in small claims court, he said / she said, if you can't resolve it yourselves.

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Answered on 12/31/12, 5:32 pm


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