Windshield Chips Due to the AI Data Center Gravel Haulers
You are driving along, as usual, when another one of the AI data center’s gravel haulers flies by and chips or cracks your windshield. This is not only a serious inconvenience but is also a considerable expense. While many people are convinced that they have no recourse in such matters, the truth is that the AI data center sending those gravel haulers out on the road can potentially be held financially responsible. Turn to our experienced Saline, MI, car insurance agents at Hartman Insurance Agency, Inc., for the help you need.
Windshields, Technology, and Expense
Windshields used to be just a pane of glass, but those days are well behind us. Now, advanced technology is integrated into our windshields, and it makes replacing them far more expensive than it used to be. At the low end, you’re looking at over $1,000, and at the high end, the price can extend beyond $3,000.
If the chip is minor, it’s important to get it repaired as soon as you can. A chip can quickly spiderweb into a serious crack that requires replacement. Further, if a chip is deep or is in your line of sight as you drive, you’ll need to replace your windshield.
Finally, when a chip falls directly over the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) camera, it can directly affect the camera’s ability to function properly. This means the repair must be flawless in order for the ADAS camera to remain effective.
The bottom line is that a chip from that gravel hauler can be a considerable expense, and holding the at-fault company accountable is a possibility.
Signs that Read Not Responsible for Broken Windshields
The gravel hauler that caused your windshield to be chipped may have a sign on it that reads Not responsible for broken windshields. The idea behind such signs is discouraging victims like you from holding companies responsible, but they have no legal bearing.
Companies Are Responsible for Load Securement
Companies like the AI data center in Saline are responsible for implementing effective load securement for the rigs they send out on our roads. This means that, if you can establish the company’s negligence, your dedicated insurance agent will pursue their liability in your windshield replacement claim in order to waive your deductible.
The kind of evidence that can make a big difference includes all the following:
- Dashcam footage
- Eyewitness testimony, such as if a passenger in your car saw what you saw
- Any photos you or a passenger in your car was able to safely capture, including pictures or videos of the truck’s license plate number and of its unsecured load
Discuss Your Claim with Our Experienced Saline Car Insurance Agents Today
You don’t have to simply accept that you’ll be footing the bill for a cracked windshield caused by one of the many gravel haulers around Saline. Our knowledgeable car insurance agents at Hartman Insurance Agency, Inc., are committed to holding the AI data center financially responsible, and we’ll spare no effort on your behalf. Learn more by contacting us online or giving us a call at 734-245-2678 today.