QUESTION
tire fell off while driving after repair, repair by friend, can I make friend pay?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2014 on Automobile Accidents - Washington
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A friend repaired my car which involved taking off and putting on a tire. While driving, the tire fell off. There is damage to my car (around $1000) and the tire caused damage to a passing car ($4000 or more). The friend did the repair informally, for no money, in his farm garage. He is not a mechanic by trade. I have no car insurance. This all occurred in WA State. Can I make the friend help pay damages?
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You can ask him but I doubt you can pursue legal action against him. You allowed him to do the work knowing he was not a licensed mechanic and he did not charge for the work. This is why WA state requires that you carry insurance.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 3:22 PM