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Do I have a legal standpoint against my work?

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YellowMellow15 · 06/12/2018 07:10

Hi all, this is just a quick one.

Basically my work has installed spikes over the one way exit to stop people entering a few weeks back.

Last night as I was driving out (the correct way) the spikes burst one of my tyres. I didnt realise until futher home I got. My car had to be taken to the dealership and I am waiting to find out how much the repairs will be (definately the tyre but possible the wheel too)

Just wonder could I get my work to pay for this?
I have a dashcam so it shows my driving and I was speeding or going the wrong way and it also shows when it happened because my car stalled.

I have to pay for parking at my work as well as a side note.

Thanks all.

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sallyshowdog · 06/12/2018 07:26

Yes I would definitely ask for them to pay for this.

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YellowMellow15 · 06/12/2018 07:51

Thank you sally. Just a bit nervous with this

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AnchorDownDeepBreath · 06/12/2018 07:58

I would definitely ask them to investigate the malfunction.

Was the tyre legal in terms of tread? These have s history of popping balding tyres.

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YellowMellow15 · 06/12/2018 08:11

Yeah the tyres are legal. Its a brand new car. I've spoken to them this morning and they have said its impossible for the spikes to have done it but i have 2 cuts on the side of my tyre and on the alloy itself. Surely it cannot be something i can pick up on the road?

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BrokenWing · 06/12/2018 08:31

If you stalled on the spikes it's possible your car went backwards slightly when it happened causing the damage. No idea where you stand legally though.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 06/12/2018 09:31

BrokenWing probably has it then; if the tyres are fine, did you stall on the spikes?

Footle · 06/12/2018 10:15

Do you have AA or RAC cover, or something similar? I think they have legal departments who should be able to advise you.

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YellowMellow15 · 06/12/2018 17:31

Didnt stall on the spikes but did stall after i cleared them. There is an odd noise on my dashcam when i go over the spikes though and a bump. The mechanic cannot tell what caused the puncture though.

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seeza · 06/12/2018 17:33

Ask if you work can contact their insurers about it too. You may find they can cover it that way

Rockchick1984 · 06/12/2018 17:49

Is it a front or rear tyre that was damaged?

Xenia · 06/12/2018 22:47

Check if work has CCTV over that area too as it might show the spikes not working properly.

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