Legal Question in Personal Injury in Iowa

Recently, while behind a moving vehicle that had to stop quickly, my 16 year old daughter lightly hit the rear end of the vehicle. There appeared to be no damage to either vehicle but my daughter gave the other driver her name, phone number and insurance info. Later that day the driver called and said that after she washed her vehice (a 2004 black Malibu) she found several scratches that she says has to be from my daughter barely hitting her. She now wants us to pay for the damage. She says she has an estimate of $350.00. What do you advise us to do?


Asked on 1/03/10, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Lombardi Lombardi Law Firm

I�d suggest you ask to see the estimate and to see the actual physical damage to the rear of the car. If the damage appears to be old you can refuse to pay for it. If new and where your daughter�s car struck the rear of their car, then pay for it but get a Release. Don�t pay money without a full and final release, which a lawyer should probably draw up.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 4:48 am


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