If I hit a car and am paying the damages but the owner gave me an estimate that is more than the estimate I got, which one do I pay?
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If I hit a car and am paying the damages but the owner gave me an estimate that is more than the estimate I got, which one do I pay?
Asked on October 18, 2012 under Accident Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given the two estimates that you have received for the damages car that you wish to pay for, you need to reach a compromise with the person who owns the vehicle for a set dollar amount. One option is to add the two estimates and divide in half for the compromised number.
Make sure you get a full written release signed by the owner of the damaged car when you pay the settled amount for repairs. I suggest that you have a business attorney draft up the release.
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