<prompt> Human: Hey, so I dont know if this fits here but Im trying to figure out what to do. So basically I backed into a parked car and dented the rear passenger door, left a note on his car with my number no insurance info and left. I got a text from the guy today and when I talked to him he said he doesnt want to go through insurance I dont either and he doesnt really care about getting his car fixed. He asked for 300-400 for rentliving money. Its a pretty big dent and Im sure that even if I didnt go through insurance and got it repaired at a body shop that it would be more expensive than paying him what he requested. My question is, if I pay him in cash and we dont exchange insurance info, am I free of liability, or could I pay him and then he go to his insurance company and report the accident as a hit and run against me? Should I write a document for him to sign?  <response>: Also depends on HIS car - did it have any prior damage, what yearmakemodel - what value does it really have.. And further, was he parked 100 legally, etc..If you decide to pay him directly, write him a check, write 100 settlement for damages to guyss nameyearmakemodel on the memo line. Also - get a formal letter describing the accident, the guys name, the vin of his car, the yearmakemodel, that the guy agrees to forego any future claim against you for the accident by accepting this payment, etc etc.. Make 2 copies, both of you sign both copies. 