If you have an accident or if your vehicle has mechanical issues, you will need to have your car towed. When you entrust a tow truck with your car, you expect it to be taken care of. You don’t plan on your vehicle suffering more damage, but that can indeed happen.
If your vehicle suffered a damaged frame from a tow truck, it might be difficult to prove that the damages were caused by towing. You should enlist the help of a personal injury attorney to pursue a property damages claim.
Gathering Supporting Evidence
When you need to have your tow truck towed, you need to get photos of your vehicle all around. Be sure to get pictures of any pre-existing damage. Take photos of the truck loading your car, and if possible, take a video of unloading it.
Take photos of your vehicle after it reaches its destination. When at all possible, it is much better to get a video of your car being loaded and unloaded. Often, a video will show when the damage took place and how it occurred.
If the tow truck driver admits there was an accident and the car was damaged by towing, then you shouldn’t have any trouble with your claim and the towing company should cover your damages. If the tow truck driver doesn’t admit his or her mistake, or doesn’t realize there was a problem during towing, you will have to provide evidence to show that the towing company is liable for the damages.
The Demand Letter to the Towing Company
If your car suffered a damaged frame from a tow truck, you will need to send a demand letter to the towing company. In this letter, you will need to state the facts, including the date, time, and location of the incident. You will need to indicate what damaged was sustained – the frame damage – and provide a written estimate that shows how much it would cost to repair.
You should include photos of the car before towing and after towing, show the damages, the written repair estimates, provide written witness statements, and provide any documentation that you can to show that your car’s frame damage happened from the tow truck during the towing process. You should then indicate how much you expect the towing company’s insurer to pay you to cover your damages. Remember, it might be more than the repair bill. You may have to have a rental car while your car is being repaired or you may have had to miss work.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If your car suffered a damaged frame from a tow truck, you should consult with a personal injury attorney who handles property damage claims. With the help of a lawyer, your chances of a successful claim will increase significantly.
You won’t have to worry about forgetting important documents of evidence when filing a claim. Your lawyer will not get paid until you receive a judgment or settlement for your claim. Get your Free Case Evaluation today.
