What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA
I used a park and ride service near the airport. They provided service of valet parking and shuttle to the airport. When I came back, they picked me up and my mini van was ready to go at the front of their office. I drove the van, and as soon as I going on a ramp to the highway, the hood suddenly popped open. The hood crashed the windshield and caused damage to the hood itself and the roof.
I believe what had happened was that the valet driver did not know how to release the mini van parking break. Typical American van & suv would require pulling a handle on the bottom left side to release the break. My Toyota mini van had a similar handle, but it was to open the hood. I believe they accidentally open the van hood, assuming it was the brake release handle.
My insurance covered the damages, but I have to pay the deductible. Do I have any chance to recover my deductible from the park and ride company?
I used a park and ride service near the airport. They provided service of valet parking and shuttle to the airport. When I came back, they picked me up and my mini van was ready to go at the front of their office. I drove the van, and as soon as I going on a ramp to the highway, the hood suddenly popped open. The hood crashed the windshield and caused damage to the hood itself and the roof.
I believe what had happened was that the valet driver did not know how to release the mini van parking break. Typical American van & suv would require pulling a handle on the bottom left side to release the break. My Toyota mini van had a similar handle, but it was to open the hood. I believe they accidentally open the van hood, assuming it was the brake release handle.
My insurance covered the damages, but I have to pay the deductible. Do I have any chance to recover my deductible from the park and ride company?