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Step 1
Consult an attorney. Whether you are a partnership, LLC, corporation or an individual, you need legal advice before you start a car wash business. You'll want to be acquainted with a reputable attorney in the event of a possible lawsuit and to make sure you are properly licensed.
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Step 2
Shop around for a good insurance agent who has experience insuring a car wash business. This is important in the process of getting legally protected. Find an agent who will take time to explain policy language. Make sure the company can carry the limits necessary to protect your car wash business in the event of a lawsuit.
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Step 3
Anticipate situations in daily operation of a car wash business that could cause liability. These situations would include damage to customer vehicles, property stolen from inside customer vehicles, improper conduct of employees toward customers and accidental injury to customers while on property.
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Step 4
Determine ways to avoid potential lawsuits. Decide that you will have zero tolerance for bad behavior and carelessness that leads to accidents.
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Step 5
Set up a system of documentation. This can be as simple as taking notes in a notebook. Enter dates and times that preventive action was taken such as when pavement and walkways are mopped or salted to prevent falls. Documentation can be a huge help when you are facing legal action in the event of customer injury.
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Step 6
Supervise carefully the maintenance of equipment and performance of employees. Careful supervision will help prevent situations from occurring and play a major role in legally protecting your car wash business.
