Q: Need to know type of lawyer needed
Lent car to a friend to have brakes worked on Friday. Per State police, car was in a hit and run at 4pm Fri. My parents were called at 1030pm, saying car will be towed, if your daughter doesn't call by midnight. (I am visiting from TX.) I returned home after 12mid. Tried to return call, but it was too late. Called police office, Sun-Mon-Tues, I was told officer won't be in until Weds. On Weds, the officer said she will release hold if I bring in my insurance info. I asked to see car first because the person driving denied an accident. My car was at a towing facility, as abandoned. I have an Audi 2016, Q 5, the windows were down, area had a lot of rain, inside of care, flooded. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO MY CAR outside.! The officer said she does not care about the name of the person, just insurance info in case the car that was hit wants to file a claim. There is no accident report. USAA wants to tow car, but now officer is off work. What type of lawyer do we need?
A: Start with a criminal attorney in IL who does traffic tickets even though you weren't driving. Stop talking to the police. Once you get your car back, you can worry about getting it fixed and who pays for the damage. Luckily, you have insurance. USAA will probably take it from there.
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