What to do about a guy asking to send an estimate for repairs for a minor accident that happened 4 months ago?
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What to do about a guy asking to send an estimate for repairs for a minor accident that happened 4 months ago?
A minor accident happened early this year. My insurance changed a month later (got off my parent’s policy). I did not hear from this guy for 4 months, now a different person’s name is asking to send the estimate about repairs. No police report was filed, no claim was made, and the accident was the not even reported to insurer. I fear they may have done more damage to their car and want to pin it on me. By insurance standards, I’m at fault but both cars skidded in bad weather conditions. My damages were under $1000 (and I drive a car the has costly parts). Can I be charged or sued?
Asked on April 12, 2012 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would contact your insurance carrier's representative that was in effect at the time of the accident that you were involved in and put him or her on notice about the minor accident and the estimate for repairs that you recently received from the person who was in the other car. You should have placed your insurance carrier at the time of the accident on notice immediately about the mishap in that is the law of all states in this country.
I would follow up with the call to your former insurance carrier with a letter confirming what was discussed and the notice of the accident that you are writing about. Keep a copy of this letter for future use and need.
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