What to do if a commercial truck rolled down a hill with no driver and destroyed my garage?
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What to do if a commercial truck rolled down a hill with no driver and destroyed my garage?
Their insurance will not cover repairs. Several contractors have said that it is a total loss.
Asked on January 25, 2014 under Accident Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You could sue the truck's owner (the trucking company, for example), since they are most likely at fault either through improper maintenance (e.g. bad brakes) or the negligence (carelessness) of the driver (who may not have set the brakes). You could also sue the at-fault driver him/herself. You would need to show in court that the truck did the damage, how it did the damage, and the extent/cost of the damage.
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