How would you handle this ???????????

[wayne foundation 07]

Donkey is right on every point. DO NOT retailiate. You are now on record with this guy and management can corroborate the accusation. So not just can he press charges against you, you have a good shot at getting fired.

Call the non-emergency police line. Tell them what's up. Someone will take your statement, some pics and then see if there are paint samples on yours or his car. They should also measure the hit dimensions and see if it fits his car. That usually halts insurance from fighting it. The cop will say, you should have at that moment, and you should have taken pics of the scene undisturbed.

What your management is trying to do is "fix the glitch". By no co-operating with you, they're not escalating anything. This is usually an HR mandate. Once you get the cops involved, if the lot has CCTV, they have to turn it over. If they've erased the tapes, that will be noted.

I had this happen years ago at a gas station. The guy was drunk./stoned, just off work and his bumper had wood 2x4 extensions. I saw him sheer my side while I was pumping gas. I called him out, he went ballistic and scared the crap out of everyone else. I went in and the cashier wouldn't call the cops, (pre-cell phone days), or admit what he saw ten feet in front of him. This was in a monied suburb too, not the stix or projects. By the time I got the cops, the guy had bolted and everyone else took the f off before giving a statement.

Sorry this had to happen.

no video in the parking lot only in the shipping areas.

[Hector]

Don't retaliate. No good can come of it. You're sacrificing instant gratification for a meaningful resolution.

First, call the police and see if you can actually file a report on it at this point.

Let them investigate. Let's be honest, it shouldn't take long. If they can identify that it was his car, let THEM approach him and let him know the situation. Hearing from an officer might make this guy more inclined to fess up. And, if not, let him bear the ramifications of it (a couple of tickets - I'm guessing one for the accident itself, and the other for leaving the scene of an accident). If he chooses to do nothing, he'll get the tickets and his insurance will skyrocket. You should be able to get his insurance to pay for everything at that point.

If he steps up, you don't have to press charges. The police will give you that option.

I had a VERY similar situation happen at work. Fortunately, work has surveillance cameras in the parking lot and we were able to identify the culprit. Her insurance cut me a check and I was on my way to the tune of about $450 or so. Fortunately, the damage was minimal and I could live with a scuff on my bumper in exchange for that amount.

This ^^^^^^^^^

[rykerw1701]

Similar thing happened to me three years ago. The co-worker rear ended me on the road outside the office. Apologized profusely. Then the cop came, interviewed us separately, and he lied. Then he lied to his insurance company. Then the insurance company told him he lied and paid my claim. I also let his boss know what a #$&% he was.

Having said that, let it go. I got lucky, but other than letting his boss know, that's all I planned to do. Don't let it take up free real estate in your head.

[TrekStar]

Cops can be useless with something like this, all they would do is file a report, it's your word against his
does the company have cameras in the parking lot?

What did your insurance company say?

[Bantha5]

Does your office have CCTV of the parking lot?

[megomania]

Cops can be useless with something like this, all they would do is file a report

Exactly. I work in a industry where we have property on the street and people damage our stuff all the time. The police very politely tell me "you can file a report but honestly, unless you have an eye witness we aren't going to follow up on it. Even if you had an eye witness, or CCTV footage, we have better things to work on".

I'd just let it go. You have to work with the guy...why antagonize him, which calling the police in my opinion is even more antagonizing than confronting him again.

[Rallygirl]

It's almost like living in Michigan where we have stupid no-fault insurance and your insurance pays for your own car no matter who or what caused the damage. To me this situation is routine because here I would always have to pay the deductible.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Hey Ben,
Does your work or HR have an ombuds? A neutral party that will keep things confidential and mediate?

[wayne foundation 07]

So with no witnesses , video or the jerk admitting to it , work is not will to do anything, even ask the guy if he did it because as I was told "it would be accusatory " So me the person that tries to get along with everyone or anyone now has someone that I will never speak to again. The car should be in the body shop one day this week and will be fixed, at my expense of course. Thanks for everyone that read my rant and offered idea's .
For now still dented in Ohio.

[Hedji]

Sorry, buddy. That stinks.

[hedrap]

...work is not will to do anything, even ask the guy if he did it because as I was told "it would be accusatory "...

And that brother, is your HR/Legal people at their finest.

People wonder how has society has gotten so hostile. Just look at this situation; totally stifled by possible legal ramifications instead of looking for a resolution. Pathetic.

Underdog is right. Your only solution maybe be an ombuds, but even than, that's HR and they've most likely already received a note about from management about your claim.

HR...just bad stuff.

[Goblin19]

I hate jerks like that. I've been hit 2 times in parking lots. Neither time the person stayed.

[LordMudd]

I would ask my boss: He hit my car, refuses to take responsibility, is this the kind of person you want representing your company, your name, your reputation? Is it no longer your responsibility when he hits a company vehicle? Other company property? I guess if I see it happen it isn't my problem? Just wondered."


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