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I want to know what my options are for a minor car accident?
I was making a left hand turn, waited for everyone to cross the crosswalk, then went. A woman ran into the crosswalk with a stroller and I lightly struck the stroller (the crosswalk hand was blinking). I pulled over and asked if they wanted to call the police/EMT, they did not. The father (who was not present) wants me to replace the stroller which is $500. I cannot afford that. I offered to get it repaired by the manufacturer but they refuse and are threatening to sue.
Asked on August 3, 2011 California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can refer the matter to your auto insurance company. The damage to the stroller you hit with your car should be covered under the property damage liability provision of your auto insurance policy. If the claim for damage to the stroller is settled with your insurance company, that will resolve the matter. If the claim for damage to the stroller is not settled with your insurance company and you are sued by the stroller owner, refer the matter to your insurance company and your insurance company will handle it and provide you with an attorney at no cost to you.
If the lawsuit is filed in Small Claims Court, there aren't any attorneys present. You and the owner of the stroller would represent yourselves. Most likely, the case will be settled with your insurance company since it involves a small amouint and if settled, no lawsuit is filed.
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