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granolasloot t1_izqbg0k wrote

Reply to comment by Something-5161 in I'm not sure what to do. Please advice by [deleted]

this happened to me and a police officer giving out parking tickets saw me and told me to leave a note and then some random nosy karen called the police and then the owner of the other car filed a claim with her insurance and i had to pay up. mind you she filed the claim 6 months later. total bitch move because her car had no damage and i took pictures

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Something-5161 t1_izqbxo3 wrote

I didn't take a photo but lots of witneses since it was in a mall parking lot . And one of them helped me to back out and asked which way I wanted to go as well. They also looked into my car and other car with me. But yes you never know what will happen and with me being stupid not taking a photo and my camera did not record, I think I have to take it if the worst thing come.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_izqd36f wrote

It’s easy to get flustered on the spot.

This wouldn’t apply in this situation but if you have a fender bender in the future, it might help to keep your insurance info in an envelope and on the outside of the envelope you can write a checklist:

  • Take a photo of: both cars’ damage, both license plates, their insurance, & their drivers license

  • Write down exact time and location (cross streets, street & number)

  • Don’t admit to anything

  • If to your advantage, name & contact info of a witness

So it’s easier to remember even if you are flustered.

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Something-5161 t1_izqdalh wrote

Thank you so much for your great advice. I will make sure to do that so next time I can proceed appropriately.

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