What is the name of your state? Massachussets (but event took place in Maine)
I filled up at what I later found out was a brand new gas station that apparently had just buried its tanks a couple days prior. My car stalled out a few minutes after driving away, and the "check engine" light came on as soon as I left the station as well. After having to have my car towed 200 miles when the local mechanic did not feel comfortable with my make of car, I found out that the gas system was full of water which presumably came from the gas station's lines. Between towing and repairs, I expect about $2000 in bills. I want the gas station to pay for it. I, of course, think this is a straightforward claim, but I have no experience at all in legal matters like this. Do you always write a demand letter first? Given that this occurred in a different state, what happens if I need to file a suit? Do I need a lawyer in Maine? I have my gas receipt and tow receipts and can probably get documentation of my calls to AAA and my insurance company. I'm not sure how else I can prove fault... do I need more evidence about the tanks at the gas station??
Thank you.
I filled up at what I later found out was a brand new gas station that apparently had just buried its tanks a couple days prior. My car stalled out a few minutes after driving away, and the "check engine" light came on as soon as I left the station as well. After having to have my car towed 200 miles when the local mechanic did not feel comfortable with my make of car, I found out that the gas system was full of water which presumably came from the gas station's lines. Between towing and repairs, I expect about $2000 in bills. I want the gas station to pay for it. I, of course, think this is a straightforward claim, but I have no experience at all in legal matters like this. Do you always write a demand letter first? Given that this occurred in a different state, what happens if I need to file a suit? Do I need a lawyer in Maine? I have my gas receipt and tow receipts and can probably get documentation of my calls to AAA and my insurance company. I'm not sure how else I can prove fault... do I need more evidence about the tanks at the gas station??
Thank you.