Parked car hit near USC (LA) — other driver admitted fault but no cameras. What should I do?
Hi all, looking for some advice.
My car was parked in front of my house near USC this afternoon when it got hit. The damage is on my car , and the other driver’s car has damage on the front right side.
The issue is that there are no clear surveillance cameras nearby—only a streetlight that might have a camera, but I’m not sure if it actually records.
I did talk to the other driver at the scene and recorded our conversation. In the recording, he admitted that he hit my parked car while I wasn’t moving and agreed to use his insurance to cover the damage.
Police haven’t arrived yet.
My questions:
Will his insurance still cover my damages based on this situation?
If he later changes his story and denies fault, how useful is my recording?
Should I go through my own insurance right away or wait?
Any advice on what steps I should take next would be really appreciated. Thanks!