Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Hit and Run damage

I own a vintage car that was hit by a driver who took off when he thought no one was around. Luckily someone got his license plate number and gave it to me. Unfortunately, I'm not covered for this type of damage and my insurance company has been slow with putting me in touch with his insurance provider. I did, however, file a police report the day it happened. Should I circumvent his insurance carrier, call the police for his information, and sue him in civil court instead? My car has yet to be repaired and, though I can move it, it's not driveable.


Asked on 2/20/08, 12:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Hit and Run damage

Suing the other driver does not "circumvent his insurance carrier", and you should feel free to do so if you want. You will have to find him first, of course, and once you have done so it would at least be good form to try to settle with him before filing suit.

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Answered on 2/20/08, 3:16 pm


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