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What to do if my car waslegally parked in the street and was hit by an employee of a management company who decided to take the company truck for a joyride?

If the truck was in fact stolen, the insurer and the company would not be liable; a person or business is not responsible for the criminal acts of another person committed without authorization. That

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 18 days ago

If I hit a shopping cart that was in the middle of a major road, is the grocery store liable for the damage to my car?

Not really. The grocery store doesn't necessarily have liability if this was based on someone taking the shopping cart either during the shopping experience or a random person taking it for his or her

MD, Member, California Bar answered 1 month ago

What to do if I had an accident but my father refuses to give our insurance information to the woman I hit?

It is unlikely you would be arrested, since you did stop and speak with them; this was not, from what you write, hit and run. If the woman was injured, missed work, and/or incurred medical costs (e.g.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 2 months ago

What to do if my car was damaged last weekend by a snowplow in an apartment complex?

You can sue the landlord (apartment complex) for negligence because an employer is liable for the negligence of an employee which occurs during the course and scope of employment.  The landlord i

S.L,. Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

If my daughter was T-boned in my car and the other person's insurer said they are only 20% liable, do I stand any chance of receiving more than 20%?

If you disagree with a settlement offer which only pays 20%, your recourse is to reject the settlement offer  and sue the other driver for negligence. If your daughter was injured, the property

S.L,. Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

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