Hypothetical situation here...say you gently tap someone's bumper in a parking lot, no visible damage, everyone's fine. Would you still call the police or just exchange info and move on? Curious how others handle this kinda thing.
Had something similar happen to me last year—tapped someone's bumper at the grocery store parking lot. We both got out, checked it over, and honestly couldn't see a scratch. We exchanged numbers just in case, but skipped calling the cops. Nothing ever came of it. I think as long as everyone's calm and reasonable, exchanging info is usually enough for minor stuff like that...but trust your gut if something feels off.
Yeah, skipping the cops can definitely work out fine for minor bumps like yours. But just a heads-up—I've seen cases where someone later claims injuries or hidden damage pops up days later. Having a quick police report can save headaches down the road...just something to consider.
"Having a quick police report can save headaches down the road...just something to consider."
Yeah, I get what you're saying, but honestly, I've had a couple minor scrapes commuting through the city and never bothered with the cops. Always felt like it'd just drag things out more than necessary. But now that you mention hidden damages popping up later, that's a fair point. Guess it wouldn't hurt to have that extra layer of protection, especially if the other driver's acting sketchy or something...
Yeah, I get what you're saying, but honestly, I've had a couple minor scrapes commuting through the city and never bothered with the cops.
I've always been kinda skeptical about getting cops involved for minor bumps, mostly because it feels like a hassle for everyone involved. Had a similar thing happen a few years back—barely tapped someone's bumper at a stoplight, no visible damage. We just exchanged numbers and went our separate ways. Luckily nothing ever came of it, but reading some of these replies makes me think I might've just gotten lucky...guess there's something to be said for covering your bases.
