If my car was totaled after striking a pothole and exposed manhole cover left by a contractor doing sewer work in the area, how do I proceed?
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If my car was totaled after striking a pothole and exposed manhole cover left by a contractor doing sewer work in the area, how do I proceed?
Can I file a claim myself?
Asked on November 15, 2012 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
you could sue in small claims court up to 6000 dollars. above that, you will likley need a lawyer to handle it in superior court
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