Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

I was rear-ended in a car accident and The person who hit me's insurance sent me a check for the damages. Do i have to get my car fixed? i keep getting calls from the insurance company asking me for proof that I had my car fixed. I live in california


Asked on 5/05/11, 5:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Unless the car is not paid off, you have no obligation to fix your car or talk to another party's insurance company. Maybe they are fishing for information, such as whether you are going to sue their insured for bodily injury.

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Answered on 5/05/11, 5:13 pm
Steven Kuhn Steven Kuhn

No. You do not have to get your car fixed. The negligent party owes you damages for the cost of repair. It is up to you to decide what to do with the money.

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Answered on 5/05/11, 5:14 pm


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