Having a vehicle towed can be stressful. After all, your vehicle has been in an accident or it has suffered a mechanical problem. When you entrust a tow truck to get your car where it needs to go, you depend on them to handle your vehicle safely and to handle it with care.
Sometimes damages can happen. If your vehicle suffered a damaged nose panel from a tow truck, you can file a property damage claim against the towing service to get the costs of your damages covered.
Gathering Supporting Evidence
You should know that equipment fails, accidents happen, and tow truck operators make mistakes. Be proactive and protect yourself and your rights when having your vehicle towed.
Be sure to inspect your car for damages before it is towed. Document all damages and take photos of your vehicle before it is loaded onto the tow truck.
When your vehicle reaches its destination, you will need to inspect your vehicle again. Once again, photograph your vehicle. If you notice a damaged nose panel, be sure to tell the tow truck driver.
If the tow truck driver admits to the accident, then it will be easier to resolve the damages. Ask any witnesses to provide written statements. If you record the vehicle being loaded and unloaded, you may have caught the incident that caused damages on video.
The Demand Letter to the Towing Company
The first step in your property damage claim against the towing company for your damaged nose panel is to send a demand letter. In the letter, you must indicate the date, time, and location of the accident. Indicate where your vehicle was being picked up and where it was being towed. Provide copies of any before and after photos and be sure to include copies of written witness statements and any other proof that you have to show that the damages were caused by the tow truck.
You must show the damages that you suffered and how the tow truck caused those damages. Include an itemized listing of your damages and indicate how much you expect to be compensated for your losses.
Always ask for a higher figure so you can negotiate a fair settlement to cover the costs of repairing your damaged nose panel from the tow truck. Negotiating a settlement with the towing service can be challenging.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
A damaged nose panel from a tow truck can be an expensive repair. If your vehicle suffered a damaged nose panel from a tow truck, you will need to consult with a personal injury attorney. With the help of a lawyer, you are much more likely to recover compensation from the towing company for your damages.
Personal injury attorneys will handle property damage claims on a contingency basis, which means the lawyer will not be paid until you are compensated for your losses. Get your Free Case Evaluation today because there is a strict statute of limitations for pursuing a claim.
