Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

If a mechanic's negligence causes someone's brakes to fail and hit another car as he is backing out of the garage, is the mechanic liable for the damages?


Asked on 2/27/16, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, the mechanic as well as his repair shop could be liable for damages, but the

owner of this vehicle would have to be able to prove the negligence by a preponderance of the

evidence if the matter were to end up in court.

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Answered on 2/28/16, 7:32 am


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