Can I sue an apartment complex for a hit and run?
I was visiting my sister at her apartment as usual and parked in her stall. This is supposed to be a gated community. While my car was safely parked someone out side was in an argument with her boyfriend tried to run her boyfriend over with her car missed him but hit and totaled my parked car. Do I have a case here if so who do I sue for the damages of my car. ie. the police came out that day made a report
No. Turn it over to your insurance company.
You can make a claim against the driver of the car that hit your car, potentially also the owner.
If you have collision coverage, you can make the claim on your own policy. If your insurance pursues the other person or their insurance carrier for reimbursement, you may get a refund of some or all of your deductible.
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You can sue the owner of the car that hit yours, but not the apartment complex as there would be no negligence against them. You can also make a claim with your insurance company if you have collision coverage. That would be the fastest way to get your car fixed. Plus, the insurance company of the woman who was trying to run over her boyfriend may deny coverage as she committed a criminal act.
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You cannot sue the apartment complex owner because the apartment complex does not have a legal duty to prevent a hit and run auto accident. However, you can sue the driver and the owner of the vehicle who hit your vehicle. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, you should also make a claim with your own insurance carrier.
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