What do I do if I received a brake job from a mechanic and a couple days later my tire flied off and caused me to wreck my truck?
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What do I do if I received a brake job from a mechanic and a couple days later my tire flied off and caused me to wreck my truck?
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that the tire flying off was caused by something the mechanic did wrong, or something he failed to do (e.g. that he did not secure the tire properly after doing the work), you can sue him for the damages (property damage--e.g. cost to repair, or the value of the truck if totalled; any injury; cost to tow; lost wages) you suffered as a result. For several thousand dollars of damages, as it sounds like you probably suffered, if you do not have insurance picking up the bill (e.g. collision coverage), you should retain an attorney for the lawsuit; if it's only several hudred dollars, you might represent yourself, such as in small claims court.
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