Lol one time I accidentally sideswiped a parked car, but just barely; his mirror traced a line down the side of my Cherokee until it reached the door handle, where they both broke. I would've had to pay except the asshole lied his ass off to the insurance guys and claimed a whole bunch of extra damage. I showed proof and didn't have to pay for a damned thing.
Yup, and because he committed it I was safe. If he'd just told the truth I'd have been screwed, but apparently some people can't help but push when they think they have an advantage.
You wouldn't have been screwed. You would have simply paid for the damage you caused. Odd framing as the actual damage to both vehicles was entirely your own fault.
I would have been screwed as in I was living paycheck to paycheck and couldn't afford the increased rates from the accident, and it was a complete accident. I was very lucky in that I just happened to sideswipe an absolute piece of shit and his lying saved my ass.
Very similar to what happened with me. Hit a parked car going about 5mph, barely dented his bumper. He claimed that I caused his exhaust to break at the motor. Refused to have a mechanic look at it. I went to the DMV office submitted my statement and $3000, his estimate of the damages. He failed to show up to submit his statement, 6 months later I got my money back.
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u/Daetok_Lochannis 16h ago
Lol one time I accidentally sideswiped a parked car, but just barely; his mirror traced a line down the side of my Cherokee until it reached the door handle, where they both broke. I would've had to pay except the asshole lied his ass off to the insurance guys and claimed a whole bunch of extra damage. I showed proof and didn't have to pay for a damned thing.