Hi all,
At the weekend someone crashed into my car in a multi-storey car park, and drove off without leaving a note or informing the Police.
Fortunately, there was CCTV in the car park and the Police were able to see the collision and the number plate. They contacted the woman, and she contacted me.
We have agreed that if the cost of the repair work isn't 'too much' they will deal with it without the need to involve insurers (Best for both of us, as I know a no fault claim still counts against me).
I spent 2 1/2 hours yesterday at the Police station to make my statement, and as a consequence had to make up the time at work. I will also be inconvenienced by spending my time going to garages to get repair quotes, and then taking my car to the chosen garage for repair, and likely being provided a loan car that is not suitable for our family needs, and which my wife will not want to drive (Fairly new driver).
Is it reasonable for me to also request that the person who hit my car contributes to these losses and inconveniences I have experienced?
If they had left a note or reported it I would not be minded to ask as accidents happen to us all. But they drove off probably hoping to get away with it.
We always have the option of going via insurance, and letting the legal cover take care of this, but I don't want to unless I have to really.
Any opinions greatly appreciated!
At the weekend someone crashed into my car in a multi-storey car park, and drove off without leaving a note or informing the Police.
Fortunately, there was CCTV in the car park and the Police were able to see the collision and the number plate. They contacted the woman, and she contacted me.
We have agreed that if the cost of the repair work isn't 'too much' they will deal with it without the need to involve insurers (Best for both of us, as I know a no fault claim still counts against me).
I spent 2 1/2 hours yesterday at the Police station to make my statement, and as a consequence had to make up the time at work. I will also be inconvenienced by spending my time going to garages to get repair quotes, and then taking my car to the chosen garage for repair, and likely being provided a loan car that is not suitable for our family needs, and which my wife will not want to drive (Fairly new driver).
Is it reasonable for me to also request that the person who hit my car contributes to these losses and inconveniences I have experienced?
If they had left a note or reported it I would not be minded to ask as accidents happen to us all. But they drove off probably hoping to get away with it.
We always have the option of going via insurance, and letting the legal cover take care of this, but I don't want to unless I have to really.
Any opinions greatly appreciated!