If my car was flooded in my work parking lot after a storm, is the owner of the lot responsible for the damages?
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If my car was flooded in my work parking lot after a storm, is the owner of the lot responsible for the damages?
Asked on July 26, 2012 under Accident Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It depends upon the owner's liability insurance policy. Some policies do not cover "acts of god", which could include flooding following a storm. It is best to contact the owner of the parking lot and attempt to make a claim for the damages. However, you will likely have to use our own auto insurance to compensate you for this.
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