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Can I sue?

Asked on Nov 18th, 2014 on Business Law - New York
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The hood on my Nissan altima ripped open while I was driving and almost killed me. I was lucky enough to avoid an accident. I am genuinely terrified to ever have to get back in that car? Can I sue them for the amount left on my loan?
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving New York, NY
If the hood ripped open due to someone's negligence or a defective part or something similar, you can sue the person or persons responsible for damages, which can be measured in several ways, the simplest of which would probably be the amount of your repair costs.  It is also possible that you could sue for emotional distress you suffered when the hood ripped open and you were endangered and in fear for your life.   However, I don't see how the money you have left on your loan correlates to the damages you suffered from the hood ripping open.
Answered on Nov 19th, 2014 at 8:55 AM

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