Hit and run is a traffic offense everywhere in the US.
It is generally considered a severe offense, and will lead to arrest, followed by heavy fines if convicted.
Yes
No, they don't pay your deductible and neither do you, a deductible does not apply to a hit and run.
The person that the vehicle belongs to.
You do, unless the striking vehicle can be found and identified.
The mechanic is not responsible for what happens in his parking lot. Your car has insurance, you will have to file the claim through your company. You should file a police report so that if the hit and run guy is caught, he will be responsible.
It depends on how large is large. A parking lot for 20 cars may cost $75,000 (depending on geography), while a 1000+ parking lot will run into the millions of dollars.
Uninsured motorists coverage if you picked it up when you puchased your auto insurance would pay for a hit and run loss.
Ignorance is bliss... However, unless you were intoxicated or were not paying attention you should have known you bumped the car. It could be a hit and run, but.... the court has to prove you knew what you were doing when you hit the other car.
It is the students responsibility The school officials would be responsible but if they don't report it, a witness or the victim of the hit-and-run should report it.
If a person backed out of a space and hit or was hit by another car, the person who backed out is at fault for impeding someone else's right of way. If they then left the scene they are also guilty of hit and run. If the car that was already in motion hit the car that was backing out then left, they are guilty of hit and run. These are general guidelines and may vary state to state.
Unfortunately, yes, your premium will most likely increase, not to mention you will be responsible for the deductible cost on repairs. In a parking lot, fault is almost ALWAYS determined 50/50 fault, ESPECIALLY when there is no other driver to prove otherwise. A suggestion for you in your defence: Find out if the parking lot had Witness(es) Surveillance cameras Security staff This may aid in proving that indeed, it was hit in run. Please leave trust point if this info was helpful thank you Trina
The person who struck the vehicle and failed to leave any information could be charged with Hit and Run.