Q: An uninsured 17 year old motorist hit my car and caused $1,000 damage. Do I sue the child or the parent?
The car is registered to the child. They verbally agreed to pay to have my repairs made but I sent copies of the invoices and they won’t pay. I have a copy of the police report and a witness stating it was the kid’s fault. She also fled the scene but I caught up to her and called the police. How do I get the money for repairs? All parties involved live in Iowa.
A: You file an accident report with the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division explaining there was an collision and explaining why, factually, the other driver was at fault. If they agree with you, then the IA-DOT contacts her and if she does not pay for your damages they take away her driver's license. And she will lose her license until she provides a release from the owner of the other vehicle that all damages have been paid.
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