What to do if I took my car to be serviced at a big name corporation which rotated my tires and later my wheel fell off?
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What to do if I took my car to be serviced at a big name corporation which rotated my tires and later my wheel fell off?
The vehicle had to be towed. Right now the estimated damages are $2200. Can I sue for a monetary value other than the value of the repairs and if the car is totaled can I ask them to buy me a new vehicle? They have already excepted fault and established it was the mechanics fault. I was on the highway not even 30 minutes before. And since the wheel fell off my driving has been effected, I jerk the car the right (what I did when the wheel fell off) and now I constantly worry if it will happen again.
Asked on April 18, 2013 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First, you should not be driving a motor vehicle that is unsafe or not road worthy because you are endangering others and yourself and if an accident now happens when you are behind that wheel, you could be held at fault.
Second, if the mechanic and repair shop accepted liability, then you need to be aware you woul either be getting cost of repair, or value at time of totaling (if the car is considered a total loss). You will not be getting a new replacement vehicle.
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