Vehicle Towing Dispute Resolution

Summary

In Louisiana, towing companies must notify vehicle owners within 24 hours. If not claimed within 3 days, storage fees apply. You can dispute fees in court. For complaints, contact the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Relevant laws are in Louisiana Revised Statutes RS 32:1731-1742.

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My vehicle was stolen from my home I reported it it was found in a nother town n I wasn't contacted to pick it up till after * hours that it was towed now they want a amount bof money I don't have now I've lost out on a job n I'm working doing my own construction work to just get by
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me which state you're located in? This will help me provide more accurate information.
The truck is in Scott n was found in Lafayette the wreck yard is peewees wrecker service ????‍???? n Scott Louisiana
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Louisiana:
- Towing companies must notify the owner within * hours.
- If not claimed within 3 days, storage fees apply.
- You can dispute the fees in court.

Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA *
Website: www.lafayetteparishclerk.com
So the truck was towed on Thursday afternoon at * n was finished at * I didn't get called by the officer till *.* pm the next day the wrecker service never contacted me at all n the officer gave me the wrong number to the place n when I found the name of the place it was wrong also so when I did get in touch with the people I was calling they told me it was the wrong place now I had to wait till the Monday before I got that information n still. Y Monday I was never contacted by the wrecker service I had to contact other for my truck
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You may want to consider filing a complaint with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates towing companies. Here are their contact details:

Louisiana Public Service Commission


Phone: *-*-*-*
Address: * North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA *
Website: www.lpsc.louisiana.gov
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask. Good luck with your situation.
You've been a big help can I ask you do u no how to find the law about stolen cars n impoundinh them
Sure, ****. In Louisiana, the laws about stolen cars and impounding can be found in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically RS *:*-*. You can access these online at the Louisiana Legislature's website: www.legis.la.gov.
Ool thank u n have a blessed day
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could assist you. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a blessed day!