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Claiming for damage caused by a pothole(crater)

  • 23-11-2012 10:53am
    #1
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭


    Hit a pothole there a couple days ago while going 40-50km/ph or so and been having various issues since, don't have a picture handy atm but it's 2.5ft across and a good 9 inches deep (will post pics later).

    Wouldn't have hit it but it wasn't marked and was partially submerged in water.

    Just wondering has anyone had any luck with this ever ?

    Have pics.
    It's a pothole thats been refilled so not a fresh one.
    Will be going to mechanic for a quotation on damage this evening.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Contact the council. They are liable for damage caused by potholes and the fact that it was previously repaired means that you have a better chance of getting money off then. If you where the 1st driver to report it you get nothing, but once it's reported subsequent driver's are entitled to compensation.


  • #3
    gurramok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,992 ✭✭✭✭gurramok


    Yes, i made a claim before to DCC for a similar pothole which resulted in a wrecked tyre. They later posted out a cheque for 100quid which was based on that I forego any further claims on the pothole. They later repaired it properly, no cowboy job like the previous attempt.


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