If a car is accidentally damaged by my fireworks while it is parked on a public street , am I liable for damages?
Owner wants me to pay for burn marks on his car
4 Attorney Answers
Yes. You are liable for damages. You set the dangerous uncontrollable force into motion and your are liable for the consequences.
The owner of the car did nothing wrong. By parking the car in a public street, they did not bargain for having the vehicle become a landing zone for fireworks.
My advice: Pay their damages or risk a judge awarding that plus court costs and more.
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The owner of the car did nothing wrong. By parking the car in a public street, they did not bargain for having the vehicle become a landing zone for fireworks.
My advice: Pay their damages or risk a judge awarding that plus court costs and more.
\This answer is provided for informational purposes only. Actual legal advice can only be provided in an office consultation by an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction, with experience in the area of law in which your concern lies.
I agree with the first answer. If you did the crime, pay for it. Make sure you get a release once you pay for the damages.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Who else? The fact that the vehicle was parked on a public street does not absolve you from liability for your negligent conduct.
Yes you are responsible.
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Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to insure proper advice is received.