Compensation standard for falling objects hitting cars from high altitude

Legal analysis: If the vehicle is smashed by falling objects, the victim may ask the infringer to pay compensation according to the market price of vehicle maintenance expenses.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 1254th it is forbidden to throw objects from buildings. If an object thrown from a building or an object falling from a building causes damage to others, the infringer shall bear tort liability according to law; If it is difficult to determine the specific infringer after investigation, in addition to being able to prove that he is not an infringer, the user of the building who may cause harm shall be compensated. After compensation, the user of the building who may cause damage has the right to recover from the infringer.

Property service enterprises and other building managers shall take necessary safety measures to prevent the occurrence of the situations mentioned in the preceding paragraph; Those who fail to take necessary security measures shall bear the tort liability for failing to fulfill their security obligations according to law.

Article 184 If the property of another person is infringed, the property loss shall be calculated according to the market price at the time of loss or other reasonable methods.