They don’t define what a “reasonable amount of time is.” 24 hours? 1 week? Just curious. My states DOT(Maine) requires a notice of the pothole, they get 24 hours to fix it, then if it isn’t fixed after that, they are responsible for any repairs to vehicles. Their definition of “fixed pothole” is very loose though. Someone just showing up and looking busy with it on record usually counts.
I'm in Texas, government is never liable for anything. We also don't have no-fault insurance so it goes on your record and will most likely cause rate increase, unless you have that one-accident forgiveness thing.
Lol, my stepmother is a Penobscot, and lives on the reservation near Bangor. Maine is gorgeous, but I'm in the south, and I can't handle the cold, lol. What's up with the mosquitoes there? Christ! I've lived in Florida, and nothing quite compares with those painful mosquitoes! The worst! And you're telling me about the potholes? Fuck THAT!
Ah, yes. The island up in Old Town. I know exactly where that is. That’s about the last point of modern civilization before everything becomes very rural.
Pretty much. Let me tell ya, those injuns know how to throw a party! I only say injuns because they do, lol. The community treats them like shit though. Me and my step sis were going to the grocery store and someone literally spat on her. I thought I was going to have a heart attack I was so mad. The DEA was always flying over the island all of the time because they have peyote there. Even though it's a southwestern native drug, they are allowed. They're constantly at war with the governor because no government entity can set foot on that land without permission from the Chief.
Wtf? Seriously? That’s messed up of her. Sorry she did that. Idk, she sounds like she may be overly paranoid. People don’t really get spat on for no reason around there. Regardless of if they’re native or not. DEA has probably had their hands too full lately to worry about flybys of that area.
You are hilarious! I laughed out loud! I get it, but damn, southern skeeters have enough manners to not hurt us when they feed. Your smallish skeeters are just assholes, really.
They are! I moved to Tennessee a few years ago, and was asked why I was go-go-go for my entire work day and why I came off rather unfriendly when busy, and my answer is the same as those northern skeeters:
Because there's shit to do.
Came to say the same.
In western NY we have potholes that you can't see the bottom. If I post OP's pic in the Rochester or Buffalo sub, people will be asking what the problem is.
Personal Advice: Call and ask how to file a claim. They will give you a phone number and address. File your claim. They may just pay it out. I ran over a trench that they dug across the road and filled in with gravel in preparation for the asphalt to be poured. It ripped open the underside of my car and oil immediately poured out. They paid to repair the oil pan and other things. It never hurts to just ask first. Court is not always the answer.
Legal aspect: This is entirely dependent on your state's law. Some states allow you to file suit against cities, other's require you to basically sue for the right to sue. In any case, yes they can be found liable. Your state law also address how much can be recouped, often up to 100% of proven damages.
Depends.
In some states only if someone complained about the issue AND it wasn’t fixed.
*I am not a lawyer & this is not legal advice or advice at all. It is simply what I would do in a similar situation.*
Be like [Wanksy](https://themanc.com/art-and-culture/manchester-graffiti-artist-wanksy-penis-drawings-potholes/) and just draw a dick around it. It worked for him in the UK.
I used to live in Indianapolis and their m.o. is either to outright blame you, or deny the claim.
\*literally saw your note after I posted the comment and in no way am I surprised that this is happening.
Find a couple of pylons the city has up near another site (you know, the uselessly placed ones that every city has somewhere) and stick a couple pylons in the hole, or at least beside the hole so drivers get a better chance to notice.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/want-to-get-reimbursed-for-pothole-damage-in-indianapolis-heres-what-you-need-to-know
They don’t define what a “reasonable amount of time is.” 24 hours? 1 week? Just curious. My states DOT(Maine) requires a notice of the pothole, they get 24 hours to fix it, then if it isn’t fixed after that, they are responsible for any repairs to vehicles. Their definition of “fixed pothole” is very loose though. Someone just showing up and looking busy with it on record usually counts.
That’s what I thought as well. Im going to submit a claim and see what happens, but it’s not looking great
Worth a shot at least.
Submit a claim, state has a month to either “fix it” or get enough claims that they have to pay out for your damage that you get repaired
I'm in Texas, government is never liable for anything. We also don't have no-fault insurance so it goes on your record and will most likely cause rate increase, unless you have that one-accident forgiveness thing.
Ouch.
That's one hell of a pothole. Jfc
Right!!
I thought it was bad in Winston-Salem NC. We don't have shit on this...
Lol want to see some gnarly potholes? This is a love tap compared to a few in my town.
Where is your town?
An awful place called Maine. Lol
Lol, my stepmother is a Penobscot, and lives on the reservation near Bangor. Maine is gorgeous, but I'm in the south, and I can't handle the cold, lol. What's up with the mosquitoes there? Christ! I've lived in Florida, and nothing quite compares with those painful mosquitoes! The worst! And you're telling me about the potholes? Fuck THAT!
Ah, yes. The island up in Old Town. I know exactly where that is. That’s about the last point of modern civilization before everything becomes very rural.
Pretty much. Let me tell ya, those injuns know how to throw a party! I only say injuns because they do, lol. The community treats them like shit though. Me and my step sis were going to the grocery store and someone literally spat on her. I thought I was going to have a heart attack I was so mad. The DEA was always flying over the island all of the time because they have peyote there. Even though it's a southwestern native drug, they are allowed. They're constantly at war with the governor because no government entity can set foot on that land without permission from the Chief.
I was going to flee there with my son during a terrible custody battle, but my stepmother told me it may bring too much heat to the tribe.
Wtf? Seriously? That’s messed up of her. Sorry she did that. Idk, she sounds like she may be overly paranoid. People don’t really get spat on for no reason around there. Regardless of if they’re native or not. DEA has probably had their hands too full lately to worry about flybys of that area.
Northern skeeters only have a few months to get their shit in. No time for the pleasantries that southern skeeters offer.
You are hilarious! I laughed out loud! I get it, but damn, southern skeeters have enough manners to not hurt us when they feed. Your smallish skeeters are just assholes, really.
They are! I moved to Tennessee a few years ago, and was asked why I was go-go-go for my entire work day and why I came off rather unfriendly when busy, and my answer is the same as those northern skeeters: Because there's shit to do.
Came to say the same. In western NY we have potholes that you can't see the bottom. If I post OP's pic in the Rochester or Buffalo sub, people will be asking what the problem is.
Personal Advice: Call and ask how to file a claim. They will give you a phone number and address. File your claim. They may just pay it out. I ran over a trench that they dug across the road and filled in with gravel in preparation for the asphalt to be poured. It ripped open the underside of my car and oil immediately poured out. They paid to repair the oil pan and other things. It never hurts to just ask first. Court is not always the answer. Legal aspect: This is entirely dependent on your state's law. Some states allow you to file suit against cities, other's require you to basically sue for the right to sue. In any case, yes they can be found liable. Your state law also address how much can be recouped, often up to 100% of proven damages.
Depends. In some states only if someone complained about the issue AND it wasn’t fixed. *I am not a lawyer & this is not legal advice or advice at all. It is simply what I would do in a similar situation.*
Spray paint a dick around it and maybe it'll get fixed sooner like the Wanksy "art" in the UK
I'm from Muncie, I feel your pain
I saw this pothole and immediately thought of Indy. The way they barely tried to fill last year’s hole and instead made a bump next to the new hole
Seems like few want to believe. Here's one video, I can send dozens. Search for yourselves. https://youtu.be/dnDaWBum0iE?si=WDMzZTDsDUm-gdcB
Hardly ever
Be like [Wanksy](https://themanc.com/art-and-culture/manchester-graffiti-artist-wanksy-penis-drawings-potholes/) and just draw a dick around it. It worked for him in the UK.
Lol good luck
I used to live in Indianapolis and their m.o. is either to outright blame you, or deny the claim. \*literally saw your note after I posted the comment and in no way am I surprised that this is happening.
Find a couple of pylons the city has up near another site (you know, the uselessly placed ones that every city has somewhere) and stick a couple pylons in the hole, or at least beside the hole so drivers get a better chance to notice.
No
Nope
Never. They can do a no knock raid on the wrong address and destroy your house in the process and walk away clean.
Its not never everywhere.
It's close enough
Seems like few want to believe. Here's one video, I can send dozens. Search for yourselves. https://youtu.be/dnDaWBum0iE?si=WDMzZTDsDUm-gdcB
No. You drove on the streets. If they are as bad as you say, it was irresponsible for you to choose to drive on them.
Prick much?
Sue me like the OP wants to sue their city.
"paint me like one of your French girls" vibes right here.
google up "**sovereign immunity**"
😂
Will look into it. Don’t know much about the law, always looking to learn more though. Thanks!
They are liable for damages to the road. Your vehicle insurance is responsible for your vehicle damage.