I was driving regulary with my friends and family in the car in the downtown area about to drop off one of my cousins after graduation. As I pass through the intersection, I saw in front of me two inches drop from the ground because of street construction. The top part of the pavement was shaved. I tried to slow down to transition but unfortunately there were a few sewer lids that stick up about 4 inches above ground level. Boom! and my car hit one of those sewer lids and motor oil was flying out of my car. Luckily nobody was hurt. After that, as I was standing waiting for the tow truck I also notice a few cars hitting those sewage lids. I am pretty pissed because they didn't put any warning signs up or what so ever.
I know the cost of repairs won't be little in this accident. I want to know how I can complain to the city or maybe get them to fix my car. Thanks a lot.
2006-06-16 02:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by John 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Probably not. 4 inches should have been more than enough clearance, and the city will argue you were driving too fast for conditions or you would have been able to slow down,
2006-06-16 02:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the area was properly marked as a construction area then you are out of luck. Even if it wasn't marked you would still be out of luck. Driving is considered a privelige(sp) not a right, that is what you will most likely here, you would have a better chanced if you were walking and tripped over the bump.
2006-06-16 09:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by snewrtz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have answered, I would take pictures of the area. If it was not marked you may have a slim chance but they will argue that you were driving too fast for road conditions.
2006-06-16 10:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing you can go to your local tv stations and let them know what has happened to your car, second you can take them to court, but before go to the legal aid department and see what they can advise you to do and if they can represent you on the case, most likely they will and won't cost you nothing. I hope this can help you, cause it has helped others when they had the same problems,,,,,,,Good luck, and may God be with ya'll,,,,T.C.
2006-06-16 09:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by T.C. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would at least try, get an estimate and go from there. Take pictures of the street where it happened. Maybe call your city's mayor too.
2006-06-16 09:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by allyson71377 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would file a claim with my insurance and also file a loss claim with the city hall. You should recieve compensation
2006-06-16 09:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by mark m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your city commissioner, he/she will be able to direct you to the proper department.
2006-06-16 10:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dirtydog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋