Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges
My vehicle was stolen by a teenager at a party.
He is an inexperienced and unlicensed driver.
He crashed the car causing $18,000 in damages.
However, he returned it to me the next day.
I didnt press criminal charges out of sympathy for him being so young and lacking judgment.
The family preferred to pay out of pocket and I agreed.
I lived without a car because I could not afford to rent one.
Is it wrong for me to seek compensation from this family?
All told its around $13,000.
I think legally I have a case.
It sounds like you have lost money in this situation, though.
Theres the lost value of your car and the missed opportunities for side hustle income.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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