I was at a Speedway gas station and drove over a manhole cover that covered where they put the gas in. The top blew off causing serious damage to my car and it had to be towed. I am finding out if my car is totaled this week – in which case I’ll have to get another car which is going to make me have a car payment again.
It was totally negligence on the part of the gas station. If it was a human instead of my car it could’ve killed someone. Is there a case here? What can be done about this?
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Answer
Dear Lorelei,
If it was a manhole cover, it’s likely it was installed and maintained by the City of Lansing. As a result, your property damage claim should likely be filed with the City of Lansing.
To file a property damage claim will require you to complete and submit a Claim Form – Property Damage Or Personal Injury. The form must be completed and received at the following address within sixty (60) days after the date your car was damaged:
City of Lansing’s City Attorney’s Office
124 W. Michigan, 5th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
You may contact the City of Lansing and request the Claim Form.
Learn more here: Claims Against the Government
The above is general information. Laws change frequently, and across jurisdictions. You should get a personalized case evaluation from a licensed attorney. Find a local attorney to give you a free case review here , or call (888) 647-2490.
Best of luck with your claim.
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