Harriette Cole: My uncle says the crash was an accident and he won't pay for my car
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Harriette Cole: My uncle says the crash was an accident and he won't pay for my car
"Get an estimate for the cost of repairs to your car and present it to your uncle. Tell him you need him to split the cost with you as he is the one who had the accident with your car. Honestly, he should be paying for the whole thing as he was driving your car. If he refuses, you may have to take serious action by taking him to small claims court."
"My uncle recently crashed my car while borrowing it. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the car has significant damage that will be expensive to repair. I expected him to help cover at least part of the cost, but he refuses, insisting that since it was an accident, he shouldn't be responsible. This has put me in a tough financial position, and I'm stressed about how I'll pay for the repairs."
Obtain an estimate for repair costs and present it to the relative who borrowed and damaged the car. The driver of the vehicle should split or fully cover repair costs since they caused the accident. If the borrower refuses to contribute, pursue legal remedies such as small claims court to recover expenses. Expect family tensions and possible anger from relatives when insisting on financial responsibility. Separately, summer schedule adjustments can leave staff working below full capacity in the fall. Reduced hours and half-days during summer may require reestablishing expectations and follow-up to restore productivity.
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