Imagine
that you are entering a side street near your home and due to
oncoming traffic you are unable to avoid hitting a deep pothole in
the middle of the intersection. As a result of this mishap several
hundred dollars of damage was done to your right front wheel.
If you
have a high deductible or liability insurance you will be stuck with
a repair bill. Or, will you?
Ohio law
states that local governments can be liable for damages caused by
poorly maintained roadways under their jurisdiction. Counties, cities
and township are responsible for roads and streets dedicated to their
responsibility.
The one
caveat covering this responsibility is that the roadway fault must
have been reported to the appropriate authorities.
In
Wilmington the reporting of potholes etc. can be done by calling the
Mayor's office or going to the cities citizens help line
http://www.egovlink.com/wilmington/action.asp?actionid=11025
and complete the pothole report form. You will be doing yourself,
your neighbor and especially the city street department a service.
Paul
Hunter
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