Q: Car was stolen over a month ago by a 15-year-old and recovered by Knox County Sheriff's office, after insurance...
I am left with a $700 bill for repairs and rental car payments over the last 2 weeks since my $600 max rental coverage was exhausted after first 2 weeks. I have emailed receipts of repair and rental costs to the courts for the prosecutor and the last court date was over a week ago. I have not heard back, and I need to know what steps to take to get reimbursed or sue the kid's parents.
A: You will need to hire an attorney to sue the parents for damages. Any Judgment may not be collectable, so study your defendants carefully. Apparently no restitution was ordered, but did you go to Juvenile Court? You should of.
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