Can you get sued if someone hits your mailbox?

Civil lawsuits can also be filed if the damage was to personal property including fences, mailboxes, etc. The person responsible would have to be apprehended first but, you do not have to wait for the outcome of a criminal trial to hold them financially accountable for their actions.

Is it illegal to make your mailbox indestructible?

The answer is no. You don’t owe a duty of care to someone to pad your mailbox so it is soft for them when they maliciously try to destroy it.

What can you do if someone damages your mailbox?

Protect Your Mail and Mailboxes

1. If you know of someone who committed an act of mailbox vandalism, report it to the Postal Inspectors.
2. If you see someone actively tampering with a mailbox, immediately report it to the police.
3. Talk to your children about the consequences of damaging mailboxes.

What should you do if someone hits your mailbox?

file a police report. submit a claim with the liable driver’s auto insurance company. purchase a new mailbox that is comparable to the damage one and keep your receipt for insurance reimbursement purposes.

How do I report a mailbox tampering?

Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at www.uspis.gov. Keep Registered Mail separate from other mail.

Does insurance cover hitting a mailbox?

Do you have coverage? Answer: Collision insurance coverage will pay for damages to your car and the mailbox too.

Is it negligent to have a mailbox so sturdy that it breaks?

Your question is basically whether or not it is negligent for you to have a mailbox so sturdy that a criminal thug who hits it will break his arm. The answer is no.

Does homeowners insurance cover mailbox damage?

Some homeowner insurance policies may cover the cost of replacing a damaged mailbox, but the cost of a new box is likely to be below the amount of an insurance policy deductible unless additional claims have been filed in the same year. What if you accidentally take out your own mailbox while backing down the driveway?

What to do if your mailbox is hit by a bullet?

Vandalism or Theft. If your mailbox was hit by a baseball bat, a bullet or otherwise vandalized, contact law enforcement immediately. Often these attacks are not isolated incidents, and a suspect may already be in custody. Courts often require restitution when sentencing in vandalism cases, but it may take a while to obtain reimbursement.

How do I report a mailbox accident to the police?

The proximity of many mailboxes to busy roads makes them frequent victims of car accidents, directly or indirectly. File an accident report with the police after a wreck and a property damage claim should be filed with the driver’s car insurance company.