Legal Question in Personal Injury in Indiana

Here is my situation: My car was sitting in a store parking lot when a woman lost control of her car and hit mine doing major damage to my car. The woman then fled the accident in her car. The city police came out and did a report. The report was as basic as can be and even though there were multiple witnesses the officer didn't take any statements nor did he request a copy of the stores surveillance video that clearly showed the accident. On this car I only carry liability with uninsured driver coverage. My insurance stated they will pay for my car if they have "significant identifying information" when asked they said video of the car that did the damage or a witness statement describing the car. The only identifying information in the police report is the color listed as "black" but the transfer onto my car was white. The chief of police will not assist me on this or even return my calls. Is there anything a lawyer can do to help me? What options/actions should I take to take care of this situation? I have been about 7 weeks trying to take care of this situation.

Thank you for your help.


Asked on 6/15/11, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Perhaps you may want to contact your city counselman and see if he or she can make a call to the police to obtain cooperation. Without having your insurance policy here, I cannot say for sure, but possibly you could file a suit against the insurer for breach of contract and then subpoena the tape.

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Answered on 6/16/11, 2:52 pm


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