can you get in trouble for leaving the scene of an accident - even it it wasn't your fault?
155976
The only time you can leave the scene of an accident is if your safety is in jeopardy. Then you must contact the local authorities immediately.
746730
No, just having an accident, even if it is your fault, is not a crime. It is a civil tort. That means you may or may not be held responsible for your actions in a civil court.\n\nIf you were drinking, then it could be a felony.\n\nIf you were breaking another law (like fleeing from the police) when the accident  happened, then it could be a felony.
703642
Accident? You fell in?
826557
If it were anything other than an accident (speeding, under the influence, you drove into a brick wall on purpose, etc) the chances are very good that you would be charged.  The exact charges would depend on the circumstances.\n\nAre you planning something?
1091297
I hate to tell you this but hire an attorney.  I couldn't get the insurance company who was at fault in my wreck to admit responsibility.  The minute I called an attorney I had a rental car and my car was transferred to the collision center.  The exact thing happened to me.  Just hang in there.  I hope it wasn't Geico insurance.  \n\nDespite all the fees the attorney charged me they really helped get the ball rolling.  Good luck!
361893
Pay the fine, and get insurance before you get back in your car. You are playing Russian Roulette with your future, don't you realize that...it has nothing to do with the fine, it is about LIABILITY. Should you happen to be involved in an accident, whether your fault or not, you WILL BE BLAMED, as you were driving illegally, and you will be at fault...that can get very expensive...so much so that it can follow you the rest of your life as you pay, and pay, and .....pay. Don't be a chump...no excuse you can come up with justifies such a disregard for your future. \nOntario?  AS in Canada, or a city in the US??  IF in US, OVERPAY the fine by 5.00.  You will get a refund check, but DO NOT CASH IT!! As long as the accounting on this ticket is open (can't be closed if there is an outstanding + or - balance, usually, no points can be assigned to your driver's license. IF it is Canada, no points will show up anyway.
1028471
If you were not in the car when it hit the pole, then it was probably his fault and he is blaming you for it. Regardless, I would let your insurance company deal with it, and if thats not working get a lawyer, but its probably not worth the cost of a lawyer.
793369
You must be careful when doing this. If you are standing in the street /road you can get a ticket for obstructing traffic. You must be on the shoulder/curb to be out of traffic.
635079
You did the right thing notifying the woman that she is driving in the wrong direction. It could have caused damage to many people as well as herself. If she didn't appreciate your comment its her fault. Some people are that way and you can't stop it. She was endangering people and she was arising strife but unless she was really making a ruckus and actually physically hurt some one calling the police would not be advisable.
806720
Yes. You failed to supply information to the victim. Plus you failed to properly report the accident. \n\nJust because you happen to 'work in an emergency room' is no excuse not to have left information. Plus if you provided false information; Um hi, local police, my name is 'Bob Smith' and I hit a car over on 1st ave. I was late for work but I promise that when my shift is over I will come back and leave the necessary information.\n\nImagine that was your car that was struck, and someone 'called the police' and promised to comeback and report it but never did, or if they did report it, provided fake information; name of a person from school, co worker, or made name date of birth, or fake license plate number.
280446
That's begging for big trouble.\nIf anything happens the insurance is no good, they wont pay any damages.\nIf the owner of the car knowingly allows you to drive that's criminal charges most of the time.\nThe car can be impounded even without an accident.\nUnlicensed driving can keep you from getting a license later.\nYou can be hung up with no transportation far from home.\nIf the car gets stolen you cant turn it in to police. b\nla, bla,bla, so on and so on. \nDo something else.
92461
He shouldn't need to have a ticket cited. If the report says that the other guy was the primary cause of the accident, that's all you should need. Just go to the police department and ask for a copy of the report.
915349
Your fault.  Failure to yield the right-of-way.  Also, some cities have a law against BACKING out of your driveway.
297507
It depends on your state law or the law of the state where the accident happened, and if it was a motor vehicle accident.\nIf the latter, and you are in a "no-fault" state, you cannot sue unless your damages are over a certain amount.\n\nIf it was not a mv accident, you can sue, but in many states, your insurance company will be subrogated, meaning they get back what they paid out and you keep the rest. This law and the customs vary so much from state to state, you really need to talk to a local lawyer about it.
813535
If you didn't report the accident to the police when it happened then you'll have to sue the vehicles owner in court. Most police departments will not do a report after the fact or after you've agreed to settle it on your own. Save all the documentation you have. You can fight it on your own, though a lawyer or contact your own insurance company. Your insurance company will use their own resources to get the other party to pay so they don't have to. The downside to that is they will consider it to be a claim and probably adjust your rates. For future reference, if you are positive you were not at fault it is always better to get a police report done. You may be able to settle things between yourselves in which case the police report won't go anywhere but at least you'll have it if things go bad, as it appears they have for you. And by the way,  the owner of the car is responsible for the damage not the driver.  Good luck.
962090
Police will not always attend the scene to report an accident. Unless there is injury to a person other than the driver. Damage to street furniture or witnessed by a Constable.\n\nYou and the driver have a responsibility under 170(2) of the Road Traffic Act to report the accident to police as soon as possible and in any case within 24hours.\n\nAlso the any person must give their details if required to do so and in the case of injury must produce a certificate of insurance at the scene. If they fail they commit an offence.  If some one at the scene gives false details that is also an offence under the RTA. Go to the police and report this fact to them. \n\nNearly everyone out there is a proper person, so if they gave you false dets it's because they had no licence or where not insured.\n\nMost insurance company's want the excess money upfront in any case, if you find the other driver the monies will be paid back by the insurance company, Yes you will lose your no claims discount and no it is not fair, insurance company's are there to make money not to assist you, in their words ot mine. (a top exec from a company once said to me all insurance does is give you a good nights sleep)\n\nI'm not sure what the name is, but there is a bureau of insurers that will assist you when have had an accident with uninsured drivers.
412503
If you want to be charged for a hit and run, then by all means, drive away without telling someone. You are not at any criminal fault for sliding into a stop sign. By law, anytime you have a collision with another car, a person, or any property, you have to stop and provide your information. \n\nIn the case of a street sign, the police would be the proper people to call. If you get in a minor fender bender, you only have to provide your info to the other driver, but you can call the police if you want.