What to fo ig the parking gate for my employer’s parking lot came down on my car during entry?
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What to fo ig the parking gate for my employer’s parking lot came down on my car during entry?
It has been confirmed that the card reader read my card it went in an upward motion and then came down on my car prior to me being completely into the lot. I want to use my own body shop to have my car repaired and they don’t want me to. There bodyshop disagrees with two other independent shops regarding the repairs a total of $1000 difference are they obligated to pay can I use my own shop
Asked on November 26, 2012 under Accident Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you write, the business responsible for maintaining the gate (presumably your employer, unless they are renting from someone else who is in control of the parking lot) would be responsible for the cost of repairs. However, they are only responsible for the "reasonable" cost of the repairs--that is, they don't have to pay your shop's cost, if your shop is notably higher than average; on the other hand, they don't get to pay their shop's recommended price, if it's unreasonably low. If you and they can't settle on a price, you can either accept what they are willing to pay, then pay the rest yourself; or you can sue them to recover the balance of the money.
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