Posted on 05/15/2015 7:44:01 AM PDT by Phlap
So, if a wheel comes off a passing car and hits my house with some damage but no injuries, should I still sue?
Only if it’s a Michelin.
Are they willing to pay for damages without going to court? If yes, I wouldn’t sue. If not, I would.
(Bet you didn't expect THAT one, right?)
Regards,
In today’s America it is your obligation. Surely the auto manufacturer has committed negligence and endangered you and your family. So has the jurisdiction in which you reside for not protecting homes from roadway traffic. Then there is liability on the part of the last person who tightened the lug nuts, balanced the wheel etc.
Your lawyer will know if it is worth it.
/johnny
with some damage
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What is some damage? $100, 1,000, 10,000 or up?
If they pay for the repairs etc. then why would you sue?
No. Call your insurance agent (homeowners) and let them duke it out.
“Ask your lawyer. At this point (for me), it’s about being made whole and getting expenses paid. Your lawyer will know if it is worth it.”.........
If you do sue, the only one coming out financially in the end will be........your lawyer.
Insurance agents are trained to provide the lowest payback possible, that’s why there are accident lawyers. I interned in college for one of the largest car insurance companies and it’s the culture. The concept is “idiot pays large insurance premiums, we barely pay anything in an accident”.
/johnny
If the driver is white, yes.
Of course, he certainly didn't lose any money over it. In fact, he made out much better than me.
But my stuff did get fixed.
/johnny
#Ambulance Chasers Lives Matter
Why would your first thought be to sue? Did you talk to the vehicle owner first? Were they insured? Did you file a claim with their insurance company?
If all the answers were ‘yes,’ then I guess it depends on how severe the damage was and whether it’s worth the anguish you’ll likely go through while in the courts.
It's the car's owner who is ultimately liable, even if he is insured.
You may be able to get the damage repaired under your homeowner's policy, then let your insurance company fight it out with the car owner's.
It seems like lawyer fees would eat up any potential gains. I would go homeowner’s insurance route most likely.
The good life avoids lawyers for personal remedies except in the most extreme cases.
WOULDN’T HOME INSURANCE PAY YOU AND THEY SUBROGATE THE CLAIM
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