What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT
my car was damaged as I pulled into a parking space at a restaurant. They had a cement blocks that usually sits at the head of a space. However this one was not sitting at the head - part of it was slanted into the space. Because my car is high and I pulled into the space from an angle and couldn't see the ground. So my car pulled over the cement and damge was done to my bumper. I contacted the owner and he told me to get an estimate, I got 2 estimates the best being $1088.00. Once I presented that to him he stopped returning my calls until I sent a letter about court. He then called and offered $250. Ofcourse I declined and we are going to small claims court. Do I have a case? If my vehicle was damaged on his property isn't he responsible? I know if someone's vehicle was damaged on my property I would be responsible. Just need advice.
my car was damaged as I pulled into a parking space at a restaurant. They had a cement blocks that usually sits at the head of a space. However this one was not sitting at the head - part of it was slanted into the space. Because my car is high and I pulled into the space from an angle and couldn't see the ground. So my car pulled over the cement and damge was done to my bumper. I contacted the owner and he told me to get an estimate, I got 2 estimates the best being $1088.00. Once I presented that to him he stopped returning my calls until I sent a letter about court. He then called and offered $250. Ofcourse I declined and we are going to small claims court. Do I have a case? If my vehicle was damaged on his property isn't he responsible? I know if someone's vehicle was damaged on my property I would be responsible. Just need advice.