I have a friend here in Vietnam who was recently knocked off her bike by a tourist from Saigon.
On the night she was hit, the driver of the car took her to hospital. She did not contact the police that night, partly from his request and partly from her own mistake.
The driver of the car admitted fault for the accident (rear ended her bike at traffic lights) and promised to pay for all cost of repairs, hospital bills, etc, but as would be expected in this situation, he did not pay. When she contacted the police the next day, he told them the car had been transported back to Saigon, which the police simply accepted and did not pursue. He then left for Saigon himself the next day and told the police he was leaving the country on business, which again the police just accepted. He has not made any further attempt to contact the victim or pay for any damages.
My question: Is there any other legal course of action for this girl if the police have been 'paid off' ?
Is there anyone else she can talk to for some justice or reparations?
Any advice would be appreciated.