QUESTION
If I hired a moving company to move my stuff and they broke my expensive lawn mower, can I sue them?
Asked on Jun 11th, 2013 on Personal Injury - California
8 ANSWERS
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes, but you must sue them in the county that you previously resided at.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Sure, if they were careless.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Commercial Attorney serving New York, NY
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Hecht & Hecht, LLP
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Yes you can sue them. When you entrust your property to a moving company they are responsible for it. However, many times the moving contract will limit the amount of damages available based on the weight of the item, not its actual value. You should carefully review your moving contract with a lawyer to determine what your rights are in this case.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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Unless your contract with them precludes a suit, sure. Read the contract and your remedies will likely be spelled out therein. It may require you go to some claims resolution process or Arbitration vs. a suit?
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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I would have to examine the contract and any potential waiver of liability that you may have agreed to. Generally, however, a party providing transportation services is liable for any damages to the freight which occurred during the time they were in possession of it.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:42 PM
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:42 PM
The answer is that you likely have grounds for suit, but damages may be limited if so specified in the contract.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 9:39 PM