Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Parking

My car was parked at a country club. When I came back to the car the backseat window on the left side was broken. It was apparent that a golf ball hit it. The lawn was also cut that day and a shreaded ball was found under the car. The police that came agreed that the most liely possibility was that a ball got caught in the lawn mower and jumped at the windo and broke the wondow. Is the country club responsible for fixing my window? There is a sign that says, among other things, park at your own risk. I understand that sign would reduce their liability if another member hit it with a golf ball, but this was the apparent fault of an employee (the person cutting the grass). I would greatly appreciate any help in this matter.


Asked on 5/17/07, 4:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Parking

There is a phrase in the law known as "lex ipsa loquitur", meaning the thing speaks for itself, in a situation where logically there can be no other explanation for an event or occurrence. I am, however, not entirely persuaded that this legal apothegm may apply to your situation.

You could, however, find out by filing your case against the country club and its employee in small claims court for around $40.

Read more
Answered on 5/17/07, 7:54 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Parking

Correction: the phrase cited in prior answer should read "res ipsa loquitur".

Read more
Answered on 5/18/07, 6:25 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Traffic Law questions and answers in Virginia