Who can be held responsible for a car accident caused by a bad road condition?

Generally, the city, county, and the state are responsible for maintaining the roads. Sometimes the responsibility may 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 the 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.