After the incident...how long is too long?

[pixelpete]

Six months someone in my household caused some minor damage to another vehicle in a public parking lot. No pics were taken. After leaving contact info, a month later we get a call from the owner. Since I thought it was merely an out of pocket expense, I thought we could handle this without insurance company involvement, so I asked to see the damage myself, and tried to schedule a time, but was told it was a bad time for the family. Six months later, the owner calls back and says I can take a look now and that the damage had been appraised. His reported damage was NOT pocket change. I am concerned that so much time has elapsed that other damage could have occurred that I should not be responsible for.

What legal obligation do I have to pursue this? What is the limit of my liability?

Thanks,
pixelpete

 

[army judge]

He has no proof.
You have no proof.
I wouldn't agree to do anything.
I wouldn't voluntarily pay anything.
He has to prove YOU did it.
YOU don't have to prove you didn't do it.
Let him sue you, if he dares.
He can try to prove his case.

 

[pixelpete]

That's what I needed to hear. thank you.
pp