Lost my car in a chassis shop accident

Fred Rice · 01-11-2014, 09:11 PM

Alan,

Sorry to hear the bad news....I think Mr. Haddad was on the right trail. If you signed a work order OR if there was a repair order written then your chances of a solid case are better. A signed work order indicates a contractual agreement between you and the shop and legitimizes your car being left at that location.

I do know that in many states ( applies here in NC ) there is a "Carriage Law " that states if a customer entrusts their vehicle to a repair shop, then the repair shop has the responsibility for the care and safety of your property. Maybe Texas ( or where ever the car was located ) has a similar law. Did this shop have a Garage Liability policy?

Your reasoning to proceed to the next step is that the shop owner is not working with you in "Good Faith".

I agree with others who posted, that you need an attorney, as many times they can reach settlement ( favorable to you ) without a court proceeding.

I wish you luck in getting a good resolution.

Best wishes,

Fred

01-11-2014, 09:11 PM	#9
Fred Rice Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary, NC & Lake Gaston, Va. Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lost my car in a chassis shop accident Alan, Sorry to hear the bad news....I think Mr. Haddad was on the right trail. If you signed a work order OR if there was a repair order written then your chances of a solid case are better. A signed work order indicates a contractual agreement between you and the shop and legitimizes your car being left at that location. I do know that in many states ( applies here in NC ) there is a "Carriage Law " that states if a customer entrusts their vehicle to a repair shop, then the repair shop has the responsibility for the care and safety of your property. Maybe Texas ( or where ever the car was located ) has a similar law. Did this shop have a Garage Liability policy? Your reasoning to proceed to the next step is that the shop owner is not working with you in "Good Faith". I agree with others who posted, that you need an attorney, as many times they can reach settlement ( favorable to you ) without a court proceeding. I wish you luck in getting a good resolution. Best wishes, Fred __________________ Remembering Clem LaChance "The Mad Frenchman" Last edited by Fred Rice; 01-11-2014 at 09:14 PM.