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If your grocery cart rolls into another car in the parking lot of a grocery store are you responsible for the scratches on the vehicle?
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∙ 8y ago
Each state, city, or town has its own ordinances. In most cases, the person who chooses to use the cart is responsible for the safety of people and property in maintaining control of the cart. In too many cases, the person who causes damage by irresponsible control of a cart does not remain on the scene to accept responsibility for property damage. Always try to get the personal information from the responsible party, or if they have left the premises, check with the store management for any surveillance video that may be helpful.
A claim's adjuster to a very big, national discount store said it is definitely NOT as simple as posting a sign that limits the stores' liability. That is essentially worthless. Stores send employees out to scan the parking lot for carts. Each suit is decided on a case by case basis, and there are multiple factors. How long was the cart outside? How recently was the parking area checked? For instance, say you went inside, and 5 minutes later, someone pushes a cart into your car. You discover it and file a claim. You will probably lose, because the store will say they cannot guarantee 100% protection from shopping carts. And as long as they are actively checking and performing their due diligence, they will win. However, say the cart has been out there an hour, and then it damages your car. That may be considered negligence on the store's part and they may be considered liable. I say "may" because I am not an attorney, but I have been through the ringer with this sort of thing, and it all comes down to the judge. There may be other factors as well.
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If a 5 year old child falls on her bike and scratches my car are her parents liable for the damage or do you have to eat the cost?
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Not for one car damaging another, the driver is responsible for that, but if a light pole falls on your car perhaps
What is so bad about working as an airport parking attendant?
As a airport parking attendant, one can be blamed for many scratches that may occur to the car while the owner of the car is away on vacation or business.
What is your greatest frustation?
People who leave there shopping carts in the middle of grocery store parking lots!
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The Person who hit your car.
Can an employer tell you where to park?
If the parking is on their property, yes, they can. If you are paying for parking yourself, you have the ability to do what you wish. But they aren't responsible for you.
Who is responsible if your car is vandalized while parked in your apartment complex parking stall?
You and your insurance company are responsible.
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When he causes the accident
Does the owner of a parked car that hits another parked car liable for damages?
Yes. You are responsible for parking your vehicle in a way that damage will not be caused to another's vehicle. So say you park on a hill and the vehicle rolls back and hits another vehicle, you are liable.
If I do not have collision coverage on my vehicle and I was hit by another vehicle in a department store parking lot who would pay for damages done to my vehicle?
The Vehicle that hit you would be responsible for your damages to your vehicle.
