What should I do if I bought new tires for my car and the business that put them on did it incorrectly and my tire flew off my car and caused damage?
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What should I do if I bought new tires for my car and the business that put them on did it incorrectly and my tire flew off my car and caused damage?
The business first said they would pay but now claim they are not responsible
Asked on April 27, 2012 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If a vendor or service shop performs the work it is hired to do negligently (or carelessly) and damage results, they would be liable, or financially responsible, for that damage. If the business will not voluntarily pay, you could sue them to enforce their liability; you would need to prove, such as by testimony, police reports, any correspondence your received from the business (such an email taking responsibility), or other evidence that the business put the tires on incorrectly, and that caused the tire to come off and cause damage.
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