Dealing with toxic people in islam

Question

I tripped and hurt someone by accident. He demanded loads of money or jail. In this situation or in any general situation,when you get in trouble is it OK to tell a lie in Islam? If you won't you and your family will be in trouble.

Answer 1

Here is a sample answer. If you have better answers, please add. My son wrote this: If your intentions are good and you lie to save yourself like lying to a robber, it is permissible. He has heard a saying but cannot recall.