I had parked my car in a marked parking spot on the side of the road. As I was crossing the street I saw a taxi run into my car. I spoke to the driver and he refused to pay for the damage and drove off. I made a note of the licence number. What can I do?
Lawyer Answers (1): Answers from lawyers are general preliminary responses. They are not formal legal advice and cannot taken account of all your circumstances. They do not create a lawyer–client relationship.
Answer by Lisa Wulfsohn, Malvern 3144 VIC
- If the taxi driver refuses to pay you can make a claim on the taxi operator’s insurance policy.
- When making a claim remember to quote the licence number of the taxi and keep evidence of the damage to your car.
- You should also report the matter to the police. It is an offence for a driver to leave the scene of an accident without exchanging details.