Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

My vehicle was stuck and damaged while parked inside a parking lot. The driver who stuck my vehicle left the scene without contacting the police or leaving a note. The parking lot owner was able to provide me with video of the incident and I was able to get the plate number, make and model of the other vehicle involved. The police say they can only produce a police report with the statements I provided to them and they cannot give me any information on the owner of the vehicle since the owner was not present during the police report.

My problem is that I only have the minimum coverage on my vehicle, so my insurance company will not act on my behalf. My insurance company explained that I need the owner�s name and insurance information so I can place a claim through the other parties insurance. Where can I go, or who can I contact to get this information? I live in New Jersey and the accident took place in Hudson County.


Asked on 10/15/09, 8:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

The New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission with give you the name and address of the owner of the vehicle and the name and pollicy number of the vehicle. Call them or go on line for the information.

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Answered on 10/20/09, 10:31 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Go to a NJ Motor Vehicle Services office and ask for the info. bring a copy of the police report with you.

Call me if you want a lawyer to help.

You may want to bring traffic charges against the other driver, for 'hit and run'.

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Answered on 10/21/09, 10:55 am


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