Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia

equipment rental

We rented a loader from a rental company to level our property off. We were told it was a new piece of equip. My husband had used it about 4 hours when smoke came out of it and it stopped. When he called the office, the man he talked to told him to try and move it out of the field so they could load it. My husband told him he wouldn't do that because it may cause damage. They came and got the loader but we weren't home so we don't know if they tried to crank it to move it or not. The contract included a damage waiver. We were contacted by phone and by mail by an attorney for the insurance company demanding money. He said there was a $5000 deductible but the bill we received was for $13,000. We told him we didn't do anything to cause the damage and also sent them a letter stating this and asking them to please leave us alone but he keeps calling and now he's threatening to have my husbands license taken away. Any input would be appreciated.


Asked on 1/14/05, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: equipment rental

I would advise hiring local counsel to protect your interests in case they come after you for the damages. I'm not sure about your husband's license since I don�t know anything about it, but you can always represent yourself if they institute a civil claim against you and tell your side of the story.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

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Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

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Answered on 1/14/05, 1:32 pm


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