What can I do if I dented a fendor on a car at work and they have insurance but are now trying to make me pay the bill?
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What can I do if I dented a fendor on a car at work and they have insurance but are now trying to make me pay the bill?
I pulled car in for service but the garage door was broken so I had to back it in to my bay. There was a nitro tire fill machine in my blind spot. I hit it and dented the fender. I told my boss and sent it in for an estimte. Now weeks later they have given me a bill for $1202.70. Is the company responsable for the bill or am I? I feel that I am not responsible because I was performing my job when the accident happened.
Asked on November 20, 2017 under Accident Law, Colorado
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
An employer is liable for the negligence of an employee which occurs during the course and scope of employment. Therefore, your employer's insurance carrier should pay for the property damage (cost of repairs for the dented fender), and a claim should be filed with that insurance carrier.
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