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What is the "friend etiquette" on this one?

We hosted a NYE party and one of our friend's car got hit on the street in front of our house.  It was a hit&run.  It was not one of our other guests.  It was most likely a neighbor across the street or a random person.

The damage is enough to make an insurance claim about - the bumper is cracked and chunks are missing.

Their deductible is $500.

Do DH and I have to offer to pay some or part of it?

If we had the cash - I wouldn't mind - but it is really expected of us to offer to pay?  The car was on the street - not on our property.

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Re: What is the "friend etiquette" on this one?

  • While it sucks that this happened while the friend was at your house, you are not obligated to pay any of their deductible. 
  • I would say no, because I don't see how on earth you could be responsible for this.

  • OK...

    They didn't ask for money...I just feel bad about it. 

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    Pregnancy Hypertension - inductions at 39w, I grow big babies: DD was 9 pounds 1 ounce 22 inches, DS was 11 pounds even 22 inches - both vaginal deliveries
  • I would say no.  Sure, if you had the ability to do so, it would be nice of you to pay some of it or the whole thing but you are certianly not obligated.  That is what insurance is for.
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    I would say no.  Sure, if you had the ability to do so, it would be nice of you to pay some of it or the whole thing but you are certianly not obligated.  That is what insurance is for.

    Sucks for your friend, but I agree with Karrey on this one.  If anything, they could file a claim against your homeowners' insurance, but since it didn't happen on your property, it's unlikely that the damage would be covered.

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  • Wow... Morally, that's a tough one.

    I would say no, but I would prob send them something... I guess it depends on your financial means.  Flowers,go out to dinner... how close you are, but no, not obligated.  Just bad circumstances.

  • Absolutely not. I mean, if you feel that bad, send them a little something or maybe buy them dinner one time or something. But I would definitely not feel the least bit responsible.
  • imageTWiNKfly:
    Absolutely not. I mean, if you feel that bad, send them a little something or maybe buy them dinner one time or something. But I would definitely not feel the least bit responsible.

    Ditto.  It really sucks that it happened, but you're not responsible at all.  

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  • Unless they were in your driveway...they parked at their own risk.  It would be nice to do a dinner or something, but it's not your responsibility.
  • imageloregopar:

    I would say no, because I don't see how on earth you could be responsible for this.

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  • I say no.  It stinks but it could have happened anywhere!
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  • Thanks for the input.

    We don't really have the cash to help them out right now - but we'll definitely do a dinner for them.

    Smile

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