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Can I sue a contractor for repeatedly blocking my driveway and access to the road?

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I have written multiple emails to the contractor requesting they give us advanced notice when the road is planned to be blocked due to a panic and anxiety disorder and have received no replies. Cars, vans and trucks involved in a new building construction on my block are constantly blocking my driveway. I have made several attempts to communicate with the contractor about this problem. I have a panic disorder and anxiety and every time it happens, it causes a panic attack. 10 minutes is enough to delay emergency response and cost somebody’s life. I’ve requested they give us advanced notice when they have work scheduled so we can park below the construction and plan ahead and they won’t. No one replies and the problem continues. I’ve reported it to the city. I call the police and parking enforcement. What else can I do? Do I need an attorney? Can I take them to small claims court for emotional distress and mental anguish? How much do I sue for?

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Mar 31, 2021
You could seek injunctive relief for a repeat offender who blocks your driveway. You could seek emotional distress damages too, but the cost of attorneys may exceed what you actually get. Small claims and district court do not have jurisdiction over most real property issues.
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Aug 24, 2021
I feel your pain and live this weekly at my home with a 7 foot wide driveway with curbs on both sides. I would also recommend to contact the area you live in (Traffic Board or similar) to see about signage or other options to ward people off from doing this. You can also request to have someone towed if they are blocking your driveway as no one is allowed to do this. Good luck.
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