Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Rear Ending help!
So I decided to stop at a green light because after a couple other cars had cut in front of me I would have been stuck blocking the intersection. I was in the left lane (out of 2 lanes) and another driver hit me from behind on the left side of my rear bumper. We pulled over, exchanged name/phone numbers but he said he didn't have his insurance card on him. I called the police but they said they wouldn't make a report unless there was an injury. I got an estimate, called the guy and told him, and he said he didn't care what I did, it wasn't his fault, he'd make it my fault whatever I said. There was a bunch of people who saw, but of course no one actually stopped! I don't know what I should do now!! Thank you!!!

Asked on 4/26/06, 5:19 am

Tom Martin Law Office of Thomas Glenn Martin

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Re: Rear Ending help!

Have you seen a doctor? Have you suffered any injuries?

Answered on 5/02/06, 6:01 pm

Rob Reed Law Office of Robert A. Reed

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Re: Rear Ending help!

Assuming no injury to you from the post, I would file and submit my SR-1 form, as required by the DMV if over $500 in property damage.

Shortly after, I would fill out and submit (and pay appropriate fee) an SR-19 DMV form to obtain information as to whether this guy was insured.

If so, you get that info, and you can forward a demand to his insurance co.

Answered on 5/02/06, 6:08 pm

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