What are the Laws in Florida, reguarding Waste companies leaving Watse cans in the roadway
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What are the Laws in Florida, reguarding Waste companies leaving Watse cans in the roadway
This am I was driving in the right-hand lane of a road, another Car was coming
the opposite direction, the waste service had just get through and they left the
Cans in the roadway instead of off the road. In attempting get to move over so
both cars could pass each other, the Mirror on the Passenger side of my car hit
one of the cans left within the road by the waste workers, breaking the Mirror
and controls. I tried to be nice and have already ordered a new Mirror, but the
Company claims no liability in fixing the car. What can I do?
Asked on March 6, 2017 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you can file a property damage claim (cost of repairs to your car) with the waste company's insurance carrier, proceed with that.
If the waste company's insurance carrier denies your claim, your only recourse is to sue the waste company for negligence in small claims court. Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit would be the cost of repairs to your car). Upon prevailing in the case, you can recover court costs which would include the court filing fee and process server fee.
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