Accident, what can my friend do?

[rondocap]

So my friend was in a parking lot, and parked - this large SUV was backing up and slowly backed up into the side of his car. It left a dent, maybe like 5 inches across. He decided to be a good sport about it, and only took the guy's first name and phone number. Damage was around $300 or so, I think.

Now..he called the guy and the guy answered and said he'll meet up with him to give him the $300. What happened if the guy decides not to pay or show? Is there anything he can do? I don't think he took down the license plate information or anything, just the phone number.

Is he screwed, or can he track the guy down with his cell #?

[Big Dad]

$300 bucks...hmmm...the last door ding someone left me cost more than that and it was out of my pocket. Hopefully you get the dude to fix your $hit.

[3Hummer]

the guy in theory can totally deny it....hopefully hell show...if not you could track the cell number get the plate number but again...he could stilldeny it was him

[Big Dad]

You know now that I think about it. You could always check and see if any surveillance cameras in the area filmed the alleged incident or can at least ID the suspect vehicle via the plate number.

[05h2sut]

Have him meet at the police station where it happened to pay. If he doesn't show, your buddy can fill out a report right then and there.

[Karsun]

I've watched enough court shows to know that you never ever just take someone's information without calling the police and filling out a report. Not to mention only getting a first name. However, what's done is done. Here's the search for looking up cell phone numbers in reverse. Some ask for money to give you information, some are free. He should try that perhaps, at least it's a start. And next time, tell him to file a report.