I sold my old ratty honda to a guy back in september 2010 for 150 bucks. He didnt transfer the title nor did he ever have insurance. He got into an accident and ran. The person that he hit took down the license plate number. Ive got calls allready from the police and have had visits from them. I went down the to the police station stating that the vehicle was sold. I gave them the photocopy i made of the white slip from the title showing the persons name and address. I just got something in the mail today showing that the person that he hit is sueing for the damages to their vehicle. what can i do? i thought i followed all the procedures by going to the police station. do i need to hire a laywer?

 

Did you send your slip to the DMV?

 

yes it was turned in.

 

Don't do a damn thing. U sold the car not your issue anymore

 

did you mail it in or walk it in? if mailed it could have gotten lost. thats why I always wlak it in! at least you got the photo copy.. go to the DMV and see if they have records of it being turned in and get a copy of it and give a copy to there lawyer. and to leave you alone

 

I think you are covered since you have documentation.

 

ALWAYS get a release of liability

But I would think you're in the clear in this situation.

 

DOnʻt do this!!! Make sure this is taking care of even if you sold it and itʻs not your car. Do not ignore it because it will bite you in the butt if you do!

 

this happened to me a few years back. the guy i sold my car to never turned in the transfer of title. there was a lot of BS, had to go to the district (DMV?) court on alakea to get everything cleared up. you've got a copy of your bit of the title, and the info the guy gave you (fake or not), it should be all you need to get out of this situation.

 

If you some how get screwed over, then I suggest calling action line!

 

If you don't do anything and the court sees the case, no matter if you are liable or not, you will automatically lose the case and be responsible to pay damages since you didn't show up in court, etc, etc. The best thing to do is take the time to sort it all out. You can call a lawyer for free and have him/her tell you your options. I would go down to the DMV first and see if they have record. Keep everything on file and you should be able to sort it out in no time.

Pain in the *** but if you do nothing, you will be screwed.

 

thank you so much for all the info. I am taking care of it as we speak. With my documentation i am no longer involved in the case. thanks!

 

damn thats some weak stuff, as long as you have the release of liability you should be fine, i wouldnt hire a lawyer, the paper work should take care of its self

 

Wasn't your vehicle. You'll be fine

 

damn that sucks......u should be fine