Car Accident Caused by Poor Road Condition

Two days back, as I was returning home, I met with a serious car accident. The front portion of my car went directly into a pothole, and has been badly damaged. Who do I sue for this?

Generally, the city, county, and the state are responsible for maintaining roads. Sometimes the responsibility for a certain roadway may also be shared by more than one agency. However, proving fault in a car accident due to a road defect can be complicated. You must prove that the road condition actually caused your injuries or caused damage to your car. You must also show that the government agency or company responsible for maintaining the road was negligent in its duty to provide a safe roadway.

Most state and federal governments cannot be sued. However, there are exceptions. If the agency was negligent in maintaining a roadway, you may be able to bring a lawsuit against it.