Generally, maintenance of city streets is the responsibility of the municipal government, who are expected to inspect and maintain their streets. They may be found financially liable for damages resulting from their failure to do so.

Such cases are complex and difficult. The plaintiff must prove that the city knew, or should have known, about the pothole. They must also have had adequate time to fix it before the accident. If the defendant can show either of these not to be the case, the lawsuit is likely to fail.

If your car was damaged by a pothole, talk to the attorneys at Funk & Associates today to determine how best to protect your interests.