QUESTION
Rebar 2 inches above parking stop damaged my car. Any Recourse?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2024 on Insurance - Florida
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I am trying to research and decide if I have any legal recourse for property damage caused to my vehicle while shopping in a large well established retail shopping park because while parking my car bumper was damaged and dislodged from rebar on the parking stops that were 2 inches above the the block when I went back and measured them. The damages to the car form 2 estimates is about 3200 dollars. I tried contacting the property manager but they refused to offer to pay for the damages and suggested I go thigh my insurance company. I did take photos of the damage, and the blocks and rebar with and without a tape measure showing the height they extend above the parking stop. I also received 2 written estimates for repairs.
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Possibly. Its either and insurance claim or a small claims lawsuit against the property owner. With the rebar claimed to be 2 inches over the stop - you might find some difficulty if the property owner claims YOU were negligent by pulling your car over the stop - so insurance claim is likely your best bet.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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