Did you know that there are roughly 55 million potholes across America and the AAA estimates that pothole damage costs U.S. drivers $3 billion per year? Not only are these potholes a nuisance to drive around, but they can lead to serious injuries and costly damages to vehicles.
Since streets, sidewalks, and streetlights are all public facilities, the city government is responsible for their maintenance and ensuring everyone's safety. If you spot an issue, it's a good idea to report it to the city's Public Works Department so that it can be fixed as soon as possible.
<aside> 💡 Through the DoNotPay City Repairs product, you can report any maintenance issue you notice in your county or city, and we'll file the report to your local government on your behalf.
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Some examples of issues you can report include:
Blocked storm drain Cave-in/sinkhole Construction complaints Damage to City property E-scooter concern Fallen/hazardous trees General questions/concerns Graffiti Hoarding Illegal dumping Junk in yard Leaf collection Missed trash/recycle collection Missing/damaged street signs Missing manhole cover Noise Parking violations (commercial vehicles on residential streets) Park maintenance Polluted runoff Pothole or road maintenance issue Request replacement trash/recycling cart Sanitary sewer backup Rats, pest, and other animal infestations Sidewalk issue Streetlight outage Tall grass Traffic light problems Unsanitary conditions
If you were injured or suffered property damage due to your city's negligence, you're entitled to compensation. In these cases, reporting the issue isn't enough. You should request compensation for any medical expenses or property damages you've experienced. Because most states have statutes of limitations and other protections in place to guard their employees and institutions from legal cases, you're required to file a Notice of Claim within a reasonable time in order to start disputes.
Whether you suffered a personal injury or damaged your car, DoNotPay will automatically generate a Notice of Claim and create the best case on your behalf. We'll include your incident details, any witnesses that can attest to the case, and back your argument with state-specific laws regarding personal injury cases against public institutions.
If you want to request compensation, tell us whether you 1) suffered a personal injury, or 2) suffered from property damage. Then tell us more about the incident date, where it took place, and any expenses you have already paid. Include the names of witnesses if applicable.
Upload supporting documents and other evidence files.
Enter the amount you want to be compensated in damages and verify your e-signature.*