HELP - Accident damage paperwork

[droopydrew19]

Last week my wife ran into a parked car on our cul de sac and did about $3000 worth of damages to the back end of it of a 1993 Ford Taurus. The car is not worth more than the damage it incurred so it is a write off.

We have decided to give the driver a $1000 payout of the 1993 vehicle and he accepted. In addition I am going to replace his tail light.

However, I want to get something in writing.

I cant find any "contract" type forms on the internet and was wondering if anyone has experience with this? What should I include in said document.

Thanks

[ken0042]

I would suggest that is all you need to do. Write out what you are giving them, and have them sign that both parties agree that this is full compensation for the damages.

Might I also suggest you write it up for $995 instead of $1000. Give him the extra 5 bucks, but with it being under $1000, nobody can ever say you needed the cops involved.

My university contract law courses are a little fuzzy, but I seem to recall that a contract to do something illegal is voidable. Keeping it within the bounds of the law keeps it nice and legal.

[Kjesse]

Search google for "general release".

[droopydrew19]

Originally Posted by Delgar

Search google for "general release".

Thank you... Exactly what I am looking for...