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I was backing out of a parking space, when a speeding van clipped the back corner of my car. It was in a parking lot (private property). I am currently uninsured, and the driver of the van insists I was at fault. I am wondering if I should off to pay his deductable to settle?

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seattle, Washington

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Nothing yet. It just happened a couple of days ago. Minimal damage to my car, maybe $3,000 to the van (a long scrape down the side) as he sped along.

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It might be a wise move to pay the deductable. You could get in difficulty with your DL. otherwise. See this statute.

Edited by Marcus Parker on 8/18/2008 at 2:20 PM

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I was backing out of a parking space, when a speeding van clipped the back corner of my car. It was in a parking lot (private property). I am currently uninsured, and the driver of the van insists I was at fault. I am wondering if I should off to pay his deductable to settle?

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seattle, Washington

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Nothing yet. It just happened a couple of days ago. Minimal damage to my car, maybe $3,000 to the van (a long scrape down the side) as he sped along.

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It might be a wise move to pay the deductable. You could get in difficulty with your DL. otherwise. See this statute.

Edited by Marcus Parker on 8/18/2008 at 2:20 PM

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I was backing out of a parking space, when a speeding van clipped the back corner of my car. It was in a parking lot (private property). I am currently uninsured, and the driver of the van insists I was at fault. I am wondering if I should off to pay his deductable to settle?

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seattle, Washington Already Tried: Nothing yet. It just happened a couple of days ago. Minimal damage to my car, maybe $3,000 to the van (a long scrape down the side) as he sped along.

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It might be a wise move to pay the deductable. You could get in difficulty with your DL. otherwise. See this statute.Edited by Marcus Parker on 8/18/2008 at 2:20 PM

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seattle, Washington

Already Tried:
Nothing yet. It just happened a couple of days ago. Minimal damage to my car, maybe $3,000 to the van (a long scrape down the side) as he sped along.

It might be a wise move to pay the deductable. You could get in difficulty with your DL. otherwise. See this statute.

Edited by Marcus Parker on 8/18/2008 at 2:20 PM