Thanks, TXDOT
Thats harsh. Maybe you can look into the state reimbursting you for the damage.
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Same thing happened to me. I reported it to DOT along with pictures of the crater (pothole) and they said it wouldnt have happened to the factory wheels and tires so... sorry for your loss i know how you feel.
sorry about your loss man, hope you fight them to the end.
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I met with my attorney Monday afternoon and here's the deal: I can sue, but I need to be able to prove that they knew about the pothole before the damage occured. There is no way I could prove that, but let's say I did and I take them to court and win the case. Texas legislation has not approved any funds for pothole damage so even if I win the case, I wouldn't get a settlement! Can you believe that s#it?! The only other chance I have is if that part of the road is maintained by contractors, I can go thru their insurance. Right now, the wheel and the custom paint is costing me $320.00. I think Honda charges $70.00 for a wheel alignment and God only knows if there is any suspension or front end damage, but my insurance covers it all, minus my $250.00 deductable. But TXDOT is ultimately responsible and should fess up. I guess this is what they mean when they say "you can't fight city hall". If you come to Texas, keep your eyes open for craters, Y'all.
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Originally Posted by hattrick58
I met with my attorney Monday afternoon and here's the deal: I can sue, but I need to be able to prove that they knew about the pothole before the damage occured. There is no way I could prove that, but let's say I did and I take them to court and win the case. Texas legislation has not approved any funds for pothole damage so even if I win the case, I wouldn't get a settlement! Can you believe that s#it?!
I dont understand that. An easy way to find out if they knew about the hole is just call the TXDOT and ask them if there have been any complaints about this streach of road.
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Originally Posted by hattrick58
I met with my attorney Monday afternoon and here's the deal: I can sue, but I need to be able to prove that they knew about the pothole before the damage occured. There is no way I could prove that, but let's say I did and I take them to court and win the case. Texas legislation has not approved any funds for pothole damage so even if I win the case, I wouldn't get a settlement! Can you believe that s#it?! The only other chance I have is if that part of the road is maintained by contractors, I can go thru their insurance. Right now, the wheel and the custom paint is costing me $320.00. I think Honda charges $70.00 for a wheel alignment and God only knows if there is any suspension or front end damage, but my insurance covers it all, minus my $250.00 deductable. But TXDOT is ultimately responsible and should fess up. I guess this is what they mean when they say "you can't fight city hall". If you come to Texas, keep your eyes open for craters, Y'all.
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Originally Posted by preludedriver99
You're the one that's responsible, you drove through it bra!!!!!!! That didn't happen at no 15 mph I'll tell you that much!
