The other night my friend and I both ran over an enormous tire tread that someone had left on a narrow bridge on which the speed limit is 55 mph. While nothing happened to my car, his car, having slightly lower suspension and bumpers, had its front bumper, lowlights, and dual exhaust attachment ripped off, causing a considerable amount of damage to the undercarriage in passing. One of our coworkers mentioned that there's some government office that's supposed to keep roads safe to drive on and that by calling them my friend could get them to cover the cost of his repairs, considering that his insurance company most likely won't. Does anyone know who he should call about this?
2007-07-04 09:13:19 · 9 answers · asked by juniperL13 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the help, guys. I'll tell my friend to just call his insurance company.
(I suppose it's irrelevant that there are no lights on this bridge?)
2007-07-04 10:14:09 · update #1
Sorry, but it is NOT the fault of any government agency since it was a "temporary obstruction". If there was a road defect (like a bump, pothole or cracked surface), then you could report the damage to the DOT or DPS in your State and they MAY cover part of the damages.
I'd suggest your friend just call his insurance company and have his collision coverage pay for the repairs. If he hasn't got collision and comprehensive, he's either going to live with the damage or pay for the repairs hissownself! Good luck!
2007-07-04 09:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your co-worker is full of hot air. There is no government agency that will pay for damages to a vehicle that hit a tire re-cap laying on the highway.It is up to the driver or his insurance policy or the owner of the vehicle to repair the damage to the vehicle.
2007-07-04 16:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is NOT covered by any government agency because it's not a problem with the road or bridge.
It's called a road hazzard and should be covered by insurance.
2007-07-04 16:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His insurance company will pay for the damages under his collision coverage. State governments are NOT liable for debris coming off trucks tires.
2007-07-04 17:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could call the state department of transportation. they are the ones charged with the task of keeping the roads cleared. Good luck on collecting on the damage most of the Dot's think they own the roads and you also.
2007-07-04 16:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by roy40371 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this other car was following in the same direction.and hit the same obstacle ? his insurance is the only one that should be involved. you are not at fault for the road hazard.
2007-07-04 16:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all those lights an he did not see a hunk of rubber in the road where was he when it came from your car.
ITS CALLED ROAD HAZARD AN SHOULD BE COVERED IF U HAVE FULL COVERAGE INS ON CAR
2007-07-04 16:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by nikipoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the DOT or Department of Transportation. Every state has one.
2007-07-04 16:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe we should drive to survive,it could as easily been your mother or his mother on the roadway,who would we blame then.exspect anything on the highways,believe it or not,you are not the only obsticle to be found there.
2007-07-04 16:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋