What are my rights if my garage was broken into to repo my vehicle and I was injured?
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What are my rights if my garage was broken into to repo my vehicle and I was injured?
The tow truck was stopped and I wheeled in front ( paralyzed for 23 years/ no use of legs) and the repo man run me over in his tow truck. I was knock out of the wheelchair to the road. After he crush my wheelchair he back up and drove away leaving me on the ground. The police came to late but did file a report. The tow truck driver was arrested and charged with a Class B misdemeanor.
Asked on November 3, 2013 under Personal Injury, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can sue him and his employer (assuming he's not self-employed) based on both assault (deliberately running you over) and negligence (carelessly running you over). You could recover medical costs; the cost to repair or replace your wheelchair or anything else he broke; other out-of-pocket losses or costs caused by his action(s) (such as if you missed work); and possibly pain and suffering, if his actions caused you some additional disability or disablement. From what you write, it may be worthwhile consulting with a lawyer about possibly bringing a lawsuit.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about, you need to consult with a personal injury attorney concerning the injuries you sustained to look into a civil lawsuit. One in your locality can be found on attorneypages.com. From what you have written, it sounds as though you have a good case.
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