Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I was in a minor car accident about two weeks ago here in Florida. I was pulling out of a Walmart at night onto a busy road. There was a car in front of me. Either the car started to move and stopped or I though it did. I rearended the back bumper of the car. No police were called and no police report was made.
The girl driving the car, was the teen daughter of the owner of the car. I never spoke to the driver, however, my husband did see her sitting in the driver's seat. The mother said we did not have to call the police but could exchange information. She said that I probably thought her daughter was moving, but being a new driver she had been hesitant. I gave her my name, number, car tag number and insurance company. She said she could live with the bumper damage, but would contact me.
Almost five days later, I heard from her. She said she had an estimate and would send it to me. I texted her my email but did not offer to pay anything. When I got the estimate, it was $775 which I thought was excessive. I have yet to contact her back despite here contacting me.
What rights do I have and what should be my next steps?

Asked on 8/25/11, 8:24 pm

Richard Kaplan

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You rear ended her, so you are liable. $775 is not unreasonable. I just was involved in a similar case that was $1250.

She may sue you in small claims court and then you would have to defend it.

You're lucky no one was hurt, and if you settle, make sure you get a written general release including for any bodily injury.

Answered on 8/26/11, 4:16 am

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