It was on the 91. Getting on the transition to the 241 so I believe the city was Yorba Linda. Maybe Anaheim Hills
2007-01-10 15:50:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
1. Freeways are the state's responsibility (CalTrans), not a local government (city or county) responsibility. So no, I can't envision either city ever reimbursing you.
2. As has been mentioned, it is the responsibility of the driver to be driving at a safe enough speed to avoid any unexpected road debris. If the tire had just blown out of a truck in front of you, and you had noted the trucking company/license plate, then maybe you could pursue it with that company and their insurance. But if it was just a big hunk of rubber lying in the road from a truck long gone, I'm afraid you're out of luck.
2007-01-10 17:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry you had to go through that. The city NOR the state will reimburse you for any debris on the highway that is implicitly not theirs. So if a workman left a giant broom on the side and it manage to hit your car, MAYBE they would give you something. Potholes are really what you sue for. Anyway, you would have to file a claim with your insurance company, that is if the damage is worth more than your deductible. If the damage is $700 bucks, it might not be worth your time to file a claim. This had happened to me in Arizona except I couldnt chase the truck that it came from because I wasnt sure if the tread ripped my oil pan out. My car had pretty much went airborne 1 axle at a time with considerable shock to my fuel pump (which I didnt know). Needless to say I was in the desert for about 10 hours. My advice, go to a body shop, assess the amount of damage and if its negligible, eat it; if its over $800 or more - file a claim with your insurance company. I hope you have full coverage, if you dont they wont cover it.
2007-01-10 17:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. In order to get the city to pay you have to prove that they knew about the hazard and didn't take reasonable steps to remove the hazard. That can be tough enough to prove with a pothole that has existed for several days. That tire tread was probably only there for a few minutes so there's no chance that the city will accept responsibility.
The liability rests with the owner or operator of the truck. If you got the truck's tag number you should go after them. If not, you're out of luck.
2007-01-10 21:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would the city be responsible for your damage? Did they put the truck tire tread on the freeway? The truck that lost it would be the only person responsible for your damages, and they might not even know they lost it. If you have full coverage insurance, they might cover it, less your deductible.
2007-01-10 19:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tire tread was stationary when you hit it then it's your fault, if it had just fallen off a truck and you were able to get the truck's info and file a police report then the truck's insurance might cover it.
2007-01-10 16:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by Doon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, in case you acquire to do away with a tree, wait till the iciness comes, and there's a few foot of snow overlaying the floor. Then, get a gaggle tires, pile them around the backside, pour on some diesel gas, and lightweight. Burn that tree off. yet, merely honest warning, this is with regards to the main redneck way of removing a tree. I nonetheless can no longer have faith it worked. yet be warned- tire fires are risky. The extra you attempt to place them out, the extra severe they get.
2016-11-28 03:29:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in the automotive industry and see things like this come in all the time, and only see maybe 5% get covered by the city. Usually when it doesnt involve something directly related to the city like a ladder in a construction area, your not gonna get anywhere.
2007-01-10 15:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by Smarty Pants 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can sure try but I doubt it. A driver must accept that certain hazards exist on the highways. Unless you can prove the city put it there or negligently failed to remove it but even then I doubt it.
2007-01-10 16:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope-- unless it can be proved that it is off one of their trucks or from road work/construction
2007-01-10 19:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by redrepair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truck that it came from is responsible.
2007-01-10 15:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by tootsie1115 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋