Hit a pedestrian not sure if I should file a claim

[royalabran]

Not sure how to advise you but...I think you can call GEICO or not
If not...you did say police and EMS responded so I don't think that hit and run can not be claimed.


My wife had a somewhat similar incident


She made a Rt turn on red, a bicyclist darted out she hit the child/student and she checked on him and called the police and parents. My wife apologized to parent and child, father was pissed, and left her phone and insurance info as well as apology. Police issued her a ticket.
I actually really cant recall if we notified GEICO, I assume so, maybe not because there was a ticket.
Police offered that she take an online driver safety course and she did, we paid a fee for her ticket. We offered parent to at least pay for a new bike and they did not take us up on this.
I assume they probably never filed a claim? GEICO did not raise our rates.

[forzalugano]

Get a Volvo if someone walks in front of my car under 10MPH the car will see them and automatically stop.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Cloudy Dayz

I don't think so. It sounds like the EMTs checked him out and found no need for further medical attention. Normally that's the end of it.

Not always - especially if it's vehicle vs pedestrian.

Originally Posted by Loveswater_outdoors

They are coming back with all kinds of BS claims including "new" injuries and suffering, etc. Suing for full limits. Apparently my agent said this happens a lot, sadly they will likely still get a decent settlement because the insurer said they don't really like to fight it in court. I'm just ready for it to be behind me. I am frustrated that they lied to my face however. But that is how people are nowadays.

Sounds like they are making a claim against your insurance company as opposed to filing a lawsuit against you.

Your insurance company won't fight liability in court because it sounds like you were at fault if the accident occurred in a crosswalk.

However, sounds like soft tissue type injuries with no broken bones so it doesn't sound like a HUGE claim.