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Should my dad sue for a hit and run accident?
My dad was in a hit and run accident and he finally found the car who hit him, should he sue?
My dad was involved in a hit and run car accident 2 weeks ago. someone hit my dad. He finally found the car today by coincidence.The man that was driving the car that hit my dad said that his wife told him she hit a pole. Theres a little bit of our paint on his car and theres a lot of his red paint on our car. The insurance company told my dad the car was totaled, but my dad is a mechanic and he said it can be fixed but it costs $4,000. The man told my dad that he would pay for what is wife did. He said he would either pay for the damage done to the car or buy us another one. I just dont believe that he would do that. He said that we would have to wait 3 weeks though. My mom thinks the man is just saying that so he can fix his car. But he gave my dad his address, phone number, addreess of his job and my dad took his liscense plate number. the man wants us to wait 3 weeks, but I just dont trust him but my dad does. my mom thinks we should call the police now that we found them. he did call the police when the accident happened and they gave him a police report and they said they would investigate. the person that hit the car doesnt have insurance. the mans wife actually hit the car though and lied to her husband. I dont believe the man is going to fix the our car and my mom wants him to call the police. Should he call the police now or wait for the man to pay him for the car?
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I think he should report that to the police and right after reporting to the police that's the time he will decide if he will sue him or not. But if i were your dad i'll ask him to pay damages that to sue him, cause it will cost much. :)
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I think the guy sounds genuine but i think you should take precautions.
Give the guy a chance to come up with the money. Because she has no insurance chances are it's him thats going to have to fork over much more than it costs to fix or buy a new car not to mention he'll have a record with the DMV which can lead to all sorts of vehicular difficulties for him in future because of what his wife has done.
In the mean time there's nothing to stop your dad inquiring into his rights, whether waiting the three weeks or not will in any way harm his case should he decide to sue and look at all of his legal choices. He could also take the time to ensure that the information that the man gave him is valid.
If there's any sign that the guy is BSing then contact the police right away but i think it wise to give the guy a chance. I know if i were in that situation i'd immediately and genuinely offer to pay for the damages. Perhaps he just doesnt have the money right away.
This is just my opinion though. You know all of the details and the situation first hand. Discuss it as a family, see how you all feel about it and make a decision. Just take everything into account and make sure you know every legal right your dad has in this.
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Call the police now...its illegal to do stuff like that and not report it to the police. That can be viewed as your dad being guilty too!
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