What to do if I was involved in an accident with a utility truck?
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What to do if I was involved in an accident with a utility truck?
The truck was transporting telephone poles. The poles crashed through my drivers window and peeled through the complete driver’s side. The poles extended over 30′ from last axle. I was not injured. Can I sue for more than car value.
Asked on June 3, 2013 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You may only sue for--
1) the cost to repair your car, or its then-current value (e.g. "blue book" value), whichever is greater;
2) any other out-of-pocket costs directly caused by the accident (e.g. towing; the cost to rent a car while getting a new one);
3) your medical costs and possibly "pain and suffering" for injuries, if you suffered any;
4) the value of any personal property which was destroyed (e.g. if a smart phone were smashed in the accident)
5) lost wages, if you missed any work.
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