Do I have to report this?

Question

Hey all. Any advice is much appreciated. My boyfriend and I disagree with this, but here's the situation.

About an hour ago I was leaving his apartment complex and some idiot driving on the wrong side and going a bit fast hit my car. Well, it really only bumped my car. I stepped out to take a look. No damage to either car, no scratches or bumps at all (which is good, my car is only a few months old).

My boyfriend says I should have gotten the other driver's information, but since there was no damage I didn't bother.

Should I have gotten his info and reported it? I didn't think it was a big deal. I mean I was pissed, but not enough to report something that minor..

Any thoughts would be great.

Thanks!

Answer 1

you'll only need the other persons details if your going to claim for damages

if theirs no damage theirs no problem

good luck

Answer 2

If he did not stop, then yes I say you should have reported it just to each him a lesson in responsibility. But if he stopped and you both agreed that there was no damage, then there is no reason to waste the time or paper on a report.

Answer 3

You should have taken his information, then decided if you should have reported it. What happens tomorrow if you hit a bump and your bumper falls off from unseen damage?

Answer 4

Yes, because maybe after you wash it or look at your car again you may find a dent or scratch, and especially since you say its not that old of a car, always exchange info. in any type of collision/accident. You may regret it later and be out money if you don't.

Answer 5

Yes - you should always get the other driver's information and you should always report an accident, no matter how minor the damage may seem.

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Any accident no matter how minor should be reported to the police and to your insurance company..................ALWAYS !  You may soon receive a summons to appear in court because the other guy found damage or suffered a "whiplash"