Is the county responsible to pay for vehicle damage due an improperly maintained road?
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Is the county responsible to pay for vehicle damage due an improperly maintained road?
My motorcycle was damaged because a county road had a 3 inch deep crater running the entire width of the road from construction; 1 of their 6 inch orange flags was knocked over in the ditch. The county’s insurer denied my claim. Does the county have responsibility to repair my bike?
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Accident Law, Montana
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes the county has a responsibility to maintain the road reasonably free of debris and potholes. Did you ask why they denied your claim? You may need to find an attorney to help you. You would also have to prove the county was negligent in maintaining the road.
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