Legal Question in Insurance Law in Louisiana

purchased a motorcycle, took it to the shop to get some repairs done to it and i paid out of pocket for it. 1 week later it rained really bad and there was floods all over louisianna. Ive been calling the shop and no answer for days. I received a call yesterday saying that the shop received flood damage and so did my bike, and they said i should call my insurance and claim it. what should i do


Asked on 3/31/12, 6:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

The shop is responsible to keep your car safe while it is in their possession. They are what is called a compensated depositary under Louisiana law.

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Answered on 4/03/12, 3:02 pm


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