If you hit a pothole and fuck up your car, can u sue the city? - GoFuckYourself.com

Za Ha · 02-28-2004, 09:53 AM

The roads in Toronto are just horrible! There are potholes everywhere!! I was wondering, if you were driving a very low sports car on the highway at bout 60mph and hit an imperfection in the street, could you sue the city for the damage?

chowda · 02-28-2004, 09:55 AM

cant

at least in montreal

their are not liable for damages from potholes but they are responsible for taking care of them.

go figure

Krille · 02-28-2004, 09:56 AM

yes, go for it!!! not that you will win but you can sue them

doober · 02-28-2004, 09:56 AM

in montreal you cant, they passed a law 10 + years ago to protect themselves against it.
good thing too cause here we have the worlds largest potholes, not to mention that all our roads seem like they have never been paved correctly to begin with and just keeping worse as the cold winter makes them detteriorate

Grammar Police · 02-28-2004, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by chowda
cant

at least in montreal

their are not liable for damages from potholes but they are responsible for taking care of them.

go figure

They're

XxXotic · 02-28-2004, 09:58 AM

it actually depends on what state you live in, I know michigan and CT WILL pay for damages in most cases, can't speak for other states, best bet is to check with your local dept of transportation to find out for sure

Profe$$orca$h_AJ · 02-28-2004, 10:01 AM

Law school has done me well

depending on where you live, the city and state pretty much have the word on what you can do. Now for places where you can take legal action towards the city they have some very short timelines where you can actually file. Usually city and gov organizations have the shortest period where you may take action, while people and business have longer periods. If you want email me at [email protected] with where you live and I might be able to get ya the info you will need.

I know the city I live in you have 72 hours to file, amazing isnt it

seven · 02-28-2004, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Za Ha
The roads in Toronto are just horrible! There are potholes everywhere!! I was wondering, if you were driving a very low sports car on the highway at bout 60mph and hit an imperfection in the street, could you sue the city for the damage?

You could turn in a written complaint and city will investigate and give you a settlement only if they believe if it was negligence on their part ie. the pothole wasn't created by the bad weather last night. You could go to court if you weren't happy with your settlement but nobody ever did so can't tell what the outcome could look like.

chowda · 02-28-2004, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by Grammar Police

They're

no They're

Profe$$orca$h_AJ · 02-28-2004, 10:03 AM

Toronto is bad (427 is horrid on my car) But their limitation period is short (72 hours)

myjah · 02-28-2004, 10:04 AM

did you mess up your car? what happened?

Grammar Police · 02-28-2004, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by chowda

no They're

Well, that's different. Don't get mad at yourself for making such simple errors. Lots of people 15 years your junior make the same mistakes. You'll learn. I will teach you.

chowda · 02-28-2004, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Grammar Police

Well, that's different. Don't get mad at yourself for making such simple errors. Lots of people 15 years your junior make the same mistakes. You'll learn. I will teach you.

shuddapa u'se before i'd maka you pain in cry.

raceman · 02-28-2004, 10:17 AM

Grammar Police, I love your approach, i'm going to have fun reading your corrections.

RACEMAN

Za Ha · 02-28-2004, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by myjah
did you mess up your car? what happened?

Nah man, been hitting a few potholes lately and had to realign my wheels... (dunno if its only because of that) but was wondering if anything could be done if serious damage was done.

Rictor · 02-28-2004, 11:17 AM

Wait a second...they have paved roads in Canada now?!

baddog · 02-28-2004, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Profe$$orca$h_AJ
Law school has done me well

depending on where you live, the city and state pretty much have the word on what you can do. Now for places where you can take legal action towards the city they have some very short timelines where you can actually file. Usually city and gov organizations have the shortest period where you may take action, while people and business have longer periods. If you want email me at [email protected] with where you live and I might be able to get ya the info you will need.

I know the city I live in you have 72 hours to file, amazing isnt it

you are learning well young Jedi

sweet7 · 02-28-2004, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chowda
cant

at least in montreal

their are not liable for damages from potholes but they are responsible for taking care of them.

go figure

I believe I read in the news a few weeks back that motorist sued the city for the damages to his car because of a pothole and won in Montreal. But tons of people were starting to do this so now you have to deal only with your insurance company.

baddog · 02-28-2004, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Profe$$orca$h_AJ
Law school has done me well

depending on where you live, the city and state pretty much have the word on what you can do. Now for places where you can take legal action towards the city they have some very short timelines where you can actually file. Usually city and gov organizations have the shortest period where you may take action, while people and business have longer periods. If you want email me at [email protected] with where you live and I might be able to get ya the info you will need.

I know the city I live in you have 72 hours to file, amazing isnt it

you are learning well young Jedi

Brat · 02-28-2004, 12:59 PM

I was in Toronto last week

The potholes there are NOTHING compared to the ones in Montreal.

FUCK! I'm getting so sick of dropping into a 4 foot deep crater!

Toronto, most people just do NOT know how to fuckin drive!

Easton · 02-28-2004, 02:15 PM

well my mom's new Acura got dinged by an errant shopping cart in the parking lot a few weeks ago... she just sent me an e-mail saying the store agreed to pay for it and cut her a cheque to the name of the car dealership for the amount of the damage estimate...

so give it a shot!

Ozzymosis1 · 02-28-2004, 02:37 PM

Yes, but you wont win.

Mr Pheer · 02-28-2004, 03:31 PM

I hit a pot hole and bent the right rear wheel on my corvette, my attorney said all i could do was call the county road department and complain but that filing a case over it would be a waste of time. Make me wonder where the money goes when you register your car.

Hustlin Entertainment · 02-28-2004, 03:34 PM

Sue them, you pay taxes for this stuff it's their responsibility to maintain the roads unless they give up that duty to the citizens. Therefore, sue them for every buck you can to get your car fixed.

02-28-2004, 09:53 AM	#1
Za Ha Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Still lost Posts: 5,112	If you hit a pothole and fuck up your car, can u sue the city? The roads in Toronto are just horrible! There are potholes everywhere!! I was wondering, if you were driving a very low sports car on the highway at bout 60mph and hit an imperfection in the street, could you sue the city for the damage?

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XxXotic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Da Swamps Posts: 8,500	it actually depends on what state you live in, I know michigan and CT WILL pay for damages in most cases, can't speak for other states, best bet is to check with your local dept of transportation to find out for sure __________________ Sponsors.. Tired of people not using your shitty RSS Feeds? Let Us Help You! Oxeo - Serious Hosting For Serious Webmasters. iCQ:135.887013

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Profe$$orca$h_AJ Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 256343888 Posts: 115	Law school has done me well depending on where you live, the city and state pretty much have the word on what you can do. Now for places where you can take legal action towards the city they have some very short timelines where you can actually file. Usually city and gov organizations have the shortest period where you may take action, while people and business have longer periods. If you want email me at [email protected] with where you live and I might be able to get ya the info you will need. I know the city I live in you have 72 hours to file, amazing isnt it __________________ Professorcash even scams their staff! keep right the fuck away from madcap or you will get ripped off 2!

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Profe$$orca$h_AJ Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 256343888 Posts: 115	Toronto is bad (427 is horrid on my car) But their limitation period is short (72 hours) __________________ Professorcash even scams their staff! keep right the fuck away from madcap or you will get ripped off 2!

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Krille Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 2,436	yes, go for it!!! not that you will win but you can sue them

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doober Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in yoOoo kitchen Posts: 6,984	in montreal you cant, they passed a law 10 + years ago to protect themselves against it. good thing too cause here we have the worlds largest potholes, not to mention that all our roads seem like they have never been paved correctly to begin with and just keeping worse as the cold winter makes them detteriorate

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Hustlin Entertainment So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nassau,Bahamas Posts: 2,326	Sue them, you pay taxes for this stuff it's their responsibility to maintain the roads unless they give up that duty to the citizens. Therefore, sue them for every buck you can to get your car fixed.