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A trash truck pulled into my driveway, broke the cement, and damaged an electrical box
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When I call and talk to them, I am told we will take care of it we need to take pictures and get estimates. Nothing is happening and I feel they do not intend on fixing the smashed driveway.
You should take photographs ASAP. Beyond that, you should wait for a response. I am not sure of what the statute of limitations is in Arkansas, so you may want to contact an Arkansas attorney.
Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury LawyerRutland, VT ·
I suggest you take your own damage photographs and report the damage to the electrical box etc. to the police. The police will require the trash truck to produce its automobile liability insurance policy as part of their report on the incident. You then can directly file your claim against the insurance carrier. It sounds like they are trying to deal with this on their own without reporting it to their carrier, which can make your life difficult. Deal directly with their carrier.
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You are generally entitled to recover any damages caused by the negligence of a 3rd party. I would agree with the answers of other counsel that you should take photos and get estimates as requested. (If they are cooperative, you want to give them everything they need to satisfy for requests for reimbursement for the damages; if they're not, you'll need that in any suit). It'a also a good idea to submit a police report. Even if the police don't investigate, it is a good idea to make one out to document that the incident occurred.
