What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT
How can I get DMV to pay for the mistake they made.
My car was towed due to officer stating that my car registration was suspended due to lapse of insurance. I have never had a lapse of insurance. When I received a letter from the DMV 4 months prior, stating that my registration will be suspended if I do not send proof of insurance, I had called my insurance co right away and they sent proof of insurance to the DMV. After my car was towed, I called My insurance co to confirm that my insurance coverage was sent to DMV and they confirmed that it was sent. The insurance company emailed me the letter they sent to DMV that reported continuous liability coverage on my vehicle. Therefore I believe this was a mistake that the DMV made. I don't think I should be responsible for the towing costs that was incurred due to the mistakes of DMV mishandling of my insurance details and registration. I want to know how I can get the impounding fees paid for by DMV and was wondering if I can sue them for the damages caused by the incorrect suspension of my car. Such as loss of wages by not being able to go to work due to loss of transportation and the time needed to get registration unsuspended and get my car back from the pound. I don't really want to sue. I just don't want to pay the towing costs which was not due to any fault of my own. The towing costs should be paid by the party that made the mistake. I believe it's the DMV for suspending my registration for insurance lapse, when my insurance never lapsed and even when my insurance company mailed them proof. But I do not know how to get them to take responsibility for their mistake.
How can I get DMV to pay for the mistake they made.
My car was towed due to officer stating that my car registration was suspended due to lapse of insurance. I have never had a lapse of insurance. When I received a letter from the DMV 4 months prior, stating that my registration will be suspended if I do not send proof of insurance, I had called my insurance co right away and they sent proof of insurance to the DMV. After my car was towed, I called My insurance co to confirm that my insurance coverage was sent to DMV and they confirmed that it was sent. The insurance company emailed me the letter they sent to DMV that reported continuous liability coverage on my vehicle. Therefore I believe this was a mistake that the DMV made. I don't think I should be responsible for the towing costs that was incurred due to the mistakes of DMV mishandling of my insurance details and registration. I want to know how I can get the impounding fees paid for by DMV and was wondering if I can sue them for the damages caused by the incorrect suspension of my car. Such as loss of wages by not being able to go to work due to loss of transportation and the time needed to get registration unsuspended and get my car back from the pound. I don't really want to sue. I just don't want to pay the towing costs which was not due to any fault of my own. The towing costs should be paid by the party that made the mistake. I believe it's the DMV for suspending my registration for insurance lapse, when my insurance never lapsed and even when my insurance company mailed them proof. But I do not know how to get them to take responsibility for their mistake.
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