CanI still get sued if I rear-ended someone and there was no damage?
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CanI still get sued if I rear-ended someone and there was no damage?
I rear-ended a women at around 5 mph, we got out to look at the damage and there was non to either bumper. She said not to worry about it and wouldn’t even take my information. I am however worried that she took down my license plate number without telling me. She did stress that she was fine and said she didn’t want to sue or that there was any damage. She didn’t want to file a police report and wouldn’t take any of my information. I am still worried though because at the time I didn’t think to take down her license plate number.
Asked on August 11, 2010 under Accident Law, Connecticut
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
There is no need to worry. Since there wasn't any property damage to the other vehicle and the other driver was not injured, there isn't any basis for a lawsuit. Without any property damage or personal injury, a lawsuit won't be filed because there aren't any monetary damages. Also, a lawsuit in an auto accident case is filed if the claim cannot be settled with your insurance company. Since the other driver would not take your information, she doesn't have your insurance information for filing a claim with your insurance company. As for a police report, the police usually won't take a report in a non-injury accident in which there isn't any property damage.
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