Full question:
I had been to a supermarket close to my residence. I had parked my vehicle out in the parking lot of the supermarket. While shopping, I heard glass shatter accompanied with a loud thump. Everyone in the mart ran out to the parking lot. A customer who was backing out of the parking lot had rammed into one of the lamp posts and toppled it. The lamp post landed on the roof of my vehicle and shattered the rear windshield. My car is the only mode of commuting to and fro from work. Since the vehicle is at the workshop for repairs, I am compelled to commute using public transport for over forty miles a day. The commute is tedious and a huge personal inconvenience. Can I sue the person who caused the damages and for the inconvenience that has been caused?
- Category: Personal Injury
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
Yes, you can sue the person responsible for damaging your vehicle and causing you inconvenience. You may file a personal injury lawsuit due to the damages incurred from the accident. The goal of such a lawsuit is to compensate you for your losses and restore you to your previous state financially.
In personal injury cases, the insurance of the person at fault is typically liable for various damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income due to the accident
- Physical disability or disfigurement
- Emotional damages, such as stress or depression
- Property damage
- Loss of social, family, or educational experiences
In your situation, you can claim three types of damages: first, the cost to repair your vehicle; second, the expenses incurred from using public transportation since your car is in the shop; and third, compensation for the stress and inconvenience caused by your lengthy daily commute.
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