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hi Charlie, i left my van to mechanic to get brakes fixed 2 weeks after i got it back the rear wheel came off while i was driving to work and damaged a car cost to fix car $2500
will my insurance cover this? i have allready paid the car owner for damage
Absolutely, your insurance company will pay for the damages caused by the wheel coming off. Let them know about the accident and give them the name of the shop that worked on your van so they can subrogate the claim and recover their money from the shop's garage keepers insurance carrier.
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Charlie Barone
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For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).
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I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.
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