Concrete Company Responds to Driver Complaints About Car Damage on Tyrone Boulevard

Driver Complaints and Vehicle Damage

• 🚗 Several drivers have reported their vehicles being damaged by wet and dry concrete during a repaving project on Tyrone Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
• 💥 One driver, Rachel Atkins, stated that her SUV's window was shattered, narrowly missing her 5-year-old daughter, after hearing a loud bang as they passed the construction zone.
• 💸 Drivers like Rachel Atkins are seeking compensation for the damage to their vehicles, which they consider a significant investment.

Contractor's Response and Actions

• 📧 Gossalia Concrete, the state's contractor for the repaving project, has responded to the complaints for the first time.
• ❓ The company stated they need more information from Rachel Atkins before proceeding with her potential claim.
• ✅ Gossalia Concrete claims that all known claimants have been contacted and that substantially corroborated claims are being addressed.
• 👷 The contractor also mentioned that regular inspections are conducted to ensure safety protocols are being followed within the construction zone.