i am a Claims Adjuster for CSAA (aka Triple A Auto Insurance) we almost never require a police report for an accident. the police werent there, they didnt see anything. if there was a witness GET THE INFO!! we are much more likely to want to talk to them than the police. we dont NEED any witnesses, we can look at the vehicles and practically tell you how it happend without a word from either party. we do this for a living we see it EVERY DAY. if the other party is argumentative then by all means call the police. otherwise its a waste of their time. all we need is the name and address of the people involved THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR THEY ARE DRIVING, their insurance info, and any witness info when avail. i cant tell you how many people cant even remember the color of the car they hit, let alone what kind of car it was. this is vitally important information. PEOPLE LIE they will gladly say they didnt back into your car, and show their cousins Acura instead of the Jeep that backed into you.... this isnt so much a rant at you for getting backed into, im sorry it happend but you are in the clear. anyone who hits a parked car is at fault. it doesnt matter where or how the car is parked. if you hit a non moving inanimate object you are at fault. it didnt jump out in front of you! its highly doubtful the door will get the door replaced but will likely get a new skin. its cheaper for the ins co. good luck with your repairs again im not ranting at YOU im just ranting....
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