Isa restaurant responsible for damages to my car, ifa piece of their drive-thru fell off and hit it?
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Isa restaurant responsible for damages to my car, ifa piece of their drive-thru fell off and hit it?
My husband was at a restaurant location and while in the drive-thru, a piece of the drive-thru’s roof fell off and hit the hood of our car. Causing damage in the form of scratched and paint marks. The restaurant says that they are not responsible for the damages, are they?
Asked on February 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Georgia
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Of course the restaurant is responsible for damage done to your vehicle. If your vehicle didn't cause the accident (in other words, didn't hit the roof or sign), then the restaurant must pay for your damages. I suspect the lack of willingness is because it is probably franchise owned and thus perhaps the person doesn't have the money to pay.
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