Know Your Rights
If you have ever been towed, you know the feeling of helplessness and frustration that comes with it. You may feel you have no options to take against the towing company and that there is nothing you can do to get back the time and money you spent retrieving your vehicle. What many people don’t know is that they can file a claim against the towing company if they believe their rights were violated. Keep reading to learn several tips for filing a claim against a towing company in Florida.
1. Act Quickly
If you believe that the towing company wrongfully towed your vehicle, it is important to take action fast. In the state of Florida, you have only 30 days to file a claim against a towing company. After that, your claim will likely be denied.
2. Get Documentation
If you do decide to file a claim, be sure to get as much documentation as possible. This includes things like the towing receipt, police reports, and witness statements. Having more documentation gives you a greater chance of winning your case against the towing company.
Photos and videos of the area from which you were towed can also be useful; this evidence can show the exact verbiage, color, size, height, and placement of the towing signs and if towing signs were even present at the time or placed at the location after the fact.
3. Know the Law
It is also important to know the law when filing a claim against a towing company. In Florida, there are certain regulations that tow companies must follow. If they do not follow these regulations, then you may have a case against them.
4. Hire an Attorney
While you are not required to hire an attorney to file a claim, it may be in your best interest to do so. An attorney experienced in wrongful towing will know the ins and outs of the law and can help you build a strong case against the towing company.
Filing a claim can seem like a daunting task, but if you act quickly, get documentation, and know the law, you stand a good chance of winning your case.
Work with a Florida Attorney for Wrongful Towing
If you need help filing a claim against a towing company, know that the team at RAK Law Firm, PLLC can help. We will help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
Learn more or schedule a case review by calling (813) 750-0513 or by visiting our website.
Due to our current caseload, our office does not have the resources to take on any additional illegal towing related matters. Any illegal towing matters should be referred to the Lawyer Referral Service Online (available 24/7) at https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/. You can also call (800) 342-8011 Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm.