Put at risk by being made to move a seriously defected heavy bdouble truck
I was placed in a defected heavy vehicle on a major hwy, by RMS, leaking fuel oil, serious brake issues. First response was a phone call saying was a investigator and the reason why I was told it was only a temp site and didn't have room to leave,second response by letter was because of fuel,leak, well if it was so serious, I should never of been made to move the vehicle, On to a Major Hwy, and then told not before move this truck is grounded.leaking fuel 2 oil leaks environmental issues come into it as well.This is the short of it. Put myself at risk and public
Hi there. It sounds like you have had a difficult time. From the information you provided, it appears that NSW Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) requested that you move a vehicle that was defective (due to a fuel or oil leak and brake issues), and you believe this request put you and the public at risk.
RMS is a government agency responsible for delivering certain transport services in a safe and reliable manner. The decision to request you move the vehicle may have been because the vehicle was parked in a place that violated a particular law or posed a risk to public health and safety.
If you want to formally complaint about a decision or the conduct of RMS, you can lodge a formal complaint with the NSW Ombudsman. The Ombudsman investigates decisions of NSW government agencies and the services they deliver. You can find more information and lodge a complaint online at www.ombo.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1800 451 524.
The law provides remedies for people who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. From the information you provided, it does not appear that you suffered an injury as a result of moving the vehicle. This makes it difficult for you to make a legal claim against RMS for compensation as a result of their negligence.
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From the information provided, the best course of action at this stage is to lodge a formal complaint about the conduct of RMS. If you would like more information about your legal rights and entitlement to compensation, you may want to consider speaking to a lawyer who can properly assess your legal situation. By pressing the “Consult a Lawyer” button, LawAdvisor can help you search for experienced lawyers and obtain fee proposals for their services. Costs for legal advice and representation will vary between providers based on experience and the scope of services.
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