Originally Posted by
PLUChris
Wow! That was magical! Just as I posted this message, I got a call from the local DA's office saying that they are going to pursue a Criminal Complaint against the driver! Nice!
That won't help you get the money though unless and until the judge orders him to pay restitution and he pays it.
You'd have to find out from your household insurance whether it will pay for damage (as opposed to loss) for personal property like that. I have no idea, but that's the first thing I'd check (I'd read the policy before calling them so you know how to couch your claim).