Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

Background info: In 2003, I was riding with a friend of mine when she passed a stalled car to the left in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The stalled car moved right when we were moving and.......WHAM...an accident occured! I hopped into the driver's seat of the friend's car, to help her avoid getting arrested due to an old warrant. (Crazy, I know but, I was young and silly.) We went to court and I was charged with "driver's awareness" for the accident. Meanwhile I owe $3,300.00 (plus daily interest) to an insurance company for the damages to the other car, which we said we would spit down the middle, but I have been unsuccessful getting the "friend" to pay.
Question: Is there any type of way that I can get this accident/debt tranferred into her name? Or did I mess that up when I jumped into the driver's seat? If I can't get it transferred, do I have any grounds to file a civil suit for the amount owed? (I have email coversations where she admits to causing the accident.)

Asked on 2/03/10, 10:49 am

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Harold Paddock Harold Paddock Co. LPA

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After seven years, there is not much you can do with the authorities about your driving record. There is no legal process to "transfer" an accident record. You can call the BMV in Columbus and ask, but I doubt if there is anything possible that will come of it. Regarding the money, you can sue in Small Claims Court without an attorney and see if you can collect.

Answered on 2/08/10, 11:11 am

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