Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

I have dented a lady's car hood a couple of months ago and an auto repair shop contacted me, explaining that the repair would cost about $900. This seemed a little unfair to me, seeing as that the repair shop she went to could have easily been a friend of hers. Are three auto repair estimates required by law in the state of Maryland?


Asked on 10/24/11, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

There is no such requirement. If you have liability insurance, you can let your insurance take care of it, although depending on your record this could affect future premiums. If you don't want to do that, you can ask her to let you get an independent estimate. Body repair can be expensive, especially if they have to replace component parts. A few months ago someone brushed my car and left a few scratches, and their insurance estimate was over $700.

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Answered on 10/25/11, 9:12 am


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