But my guard hairs have risen now, He hasn't responded back for anything.
Just FYI, you are exactly correct and my apologies.Now your trying to turn this into something it isn’t about and let’s not .
I wouldn’t go that far unless I knew exactly what happened
for it being where it was.
OP has not posted since he started this thread.So what was the outcome?
If it was recording at the time and you play the video, it may show the take off location, the flight path, and if he was flying legally/illegally, i.e., over moving traffic, down the street, etc., get the facts if possible, then decide your action.I wouldn’t go that far unless I knew exactly what happened
for it being where it was.
Yes it would but we know nothing other than what the 1stIf it was recording at the time and you play the video, it may show the take off location, the flight path, and if he was flying legally/illegally, i.e., over moving traffic, down the street, etc., get the facts if possible, then decide your action.
...My friend ended up calling His Dept at work and left a couple messages to return his call with no avail. The cop my friend filed the report with said if drone boy does not return the call, he would go down to the hospital and arrest him. My friend called the hospital back and relayed this message. Drone boy ended up calling my friend back a couple hours later.
The guy refused to pay any of the three estimates and said he had a friend who could do it for less. My friend said no way..Cops said he needed to file in small claims court. Then the covid hit. I will update when it gets through court. Oh, The guy admitted it was his and said it flew away. It dented my buddies roof and took out a clearance light. About $1200.00 worth of damage.
Easy, Let your Auto insurance company handle it.
File a claim, get your truck repaired, and the ins. company will go after the other guy to get their money back. Easy peasy for you.
He has been identified....Right?
Police know of him, you know of him , he admitted it......
Now is the time to let your auto insurance company know....
Waaay easier than Small Claims Court....
Odds are he probably does not have a homeowners/renters liability coverage.....
I’d take it all the court if drone owner/pilot doesn’t pay full damages. Try to get your ins company involved. If you file a claim your rates will likely rise.First thing is to send a 30 day Letter of Demand for Small Claims.
Explain 2 possible options:
1. "Pilot" pays for repair , in full, or
2. You file with your auto insurance, and go for the deductible in Small Claims. Already a Police Report.
The "pilot" has ZERO wiggle room.
I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding with small claims court is that you will waive all other claims. If your friend goes that route, he should go through his insurance company first. When that process is complete, go to small claims court to recover the deductible and any other costs associated with the drone strike.He was sent a demand notice and still refused to pay. The insurance deductible was about 1000.00 if i remember. That the reason for small claims.