Yep...City took care of all damages...
11-21-2006, 10:53 AM
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Yep...City took care of all damages...
Come on guys...I told you that I had a good feeling that the City of Charlotte would take care of the damages....over $8,000 worth!!!
11-21-2006, 11:18 AM
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In case anyone is coming in late on this.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/170049-rim-split-half-after-hitting-pothole.html
That is amazing!! Just can't believe. Imagine if New York City did that.....they'd be broke.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/170049-rim-split-half-after-hitting-pothole.html
That is amazing!! Just can't believe. Imagine if New York City did that.....they'd be broke.
11-21-2006, 12:56 PM
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they used to here in miami
back in the early 80's if you hit a pothole and suffered damage the city would cover cost. That was 20 years ago before all the fraud!!!
Thats great news!!!
Clos
Thats great news!!!
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11-21-2006, 02:53 PM
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Holy ****. Thats great to hear. I have never heard of a city doing this. Man if Los Angeles did this, they would go broke in one day.
I hope its fixed correctly.
I hope its fixed correctly.
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11-21-2006, 04:54 PM
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'07 CLS63 AMG, '08 S550, '09 GL450 w/appearance pkg., ('06 BMW '04 M3, '01 Boxster S - ALL SOLD)
1) I provided evidence in the form of a six page report, included pictures with red arrows and police/accident reports from that particular road for the last three years to show there was previous problems/accidents/incidents that weren't tended to by the City...I made it easy for the City to SEE what happen as opposed to waiting for them to send someone out there to see the situation.
2) I was persistant...I called and called until I got to the right person
3) I was polite to them and their insurance adjuster
4) I tried to prove that the City was negligent
hope this helps
2) I was persistant...I called and called until I got to the right person
3) I was polite to them and their insurance adjuster
4) I tried to prove that the City was negligent
hope this helps
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11-21-2006, 08:55 PM
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Well done. Great work on your part and quite right you shouldn't have to pay. The roads in this country are a disgrace.
BTW, don't fancy speaking to L.A. Parking Enforcement do you...
BTW, don't fancy speaking to L.A. Parking Enforcement do you...
11-21-2006, 08:57 PM
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Brake caliper, Rotor, wheel, tire. Figure brake lines, needs a wheel alignment, and some suspension components replaced. Check out the other thread. The damage is pretty extensive, but could be taken care of in a day or two.
At least the City is going to pay and not the owner. Now thats 1st class.
At least the City is going to pay and not the owner. Now thats 1st class.
11-22-2006, 10:44 PM
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'07 CLS63 AMG, '08 S550, '09 GL450 w/appearance pkg., ('06 BMW '04 M3, '01 Boxster S - ALL SOLD)
I was told by the Service Manager that since the vehicle was so new, some of the parts were not readily available...so that is why it took so long...
12-02-2006, 12:50 PM
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Wow, great job
'when they raise taxes you will ultimately be paying to replace that wheel. I had a tree fall on my car and nearly crush it a few years back and that was the approach(defense) the city of Pasadena Ca used. I gave up and just had my insurance cover the damage. I tried to prove the tree was in need of trimming long before it split in half and landed on my car, they cited an "act of God". So you really should be happy with your outcome.
12-10-2006, 11:32 AM
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I got the check...it included 2 weeks of my lease payment for "loss of use" and $1,500 for depreciation...and of course all of the damages...
12-10-2006, 01:05 PM
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Ouuch man, sorry to hear your story, but I'm really happy to hear that the City took care of the damages. All of you guyz drive safely on constuction roads and try to be precautious all the time.
