Are you responsible for damages if an accident happened on private property?

I was rear ended in a parking lot last week. When I called the ladies insurance company to file a claim they told me she no longer carried insurance. She was going to meet me at a body shop to pay the damages to my car tomorrow. She called me today and said her attorney told her since it was on private property she is not responsible for damages to my car. Is this true?
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Answered By: J Wayne Turley BC
No, if the other driver was negligent and hit your vehicle causing damage, she is responsible. She is responsible no matter where the collision occurred. If she does not voluntarily take care of it, and she has no insurance, you can file a claim in a justice court for the cost of repairs to your vehicle.

Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 11/19/2011

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