Drivers face repair bills as most Baltimore road damage claims get denied

Drivers face repair bills as most Baltimore road damage claims get denied

Baltimores deteriorating roads are leaving some drivers with costly repair bills, and records obtained through a public information request show getting reimbursed by the city is unlikely.Of the 230 vehicle damage claims filed last year related to road conditions, just 24 were approved. 110 were denied, while 96 remain undecided. That means about 4 out of 5 resolved claims were denied. The city's Law Department says it takes an average of 154 da…

Maryland Drivers Furious as Road Damage Claims Are Denied Over Pothole Damage: 'A Reminder that Light Rail Doesn't Get Potholes'

Beyond reckless drivers, one of the biggest challenges for motorists in any city is poor road conditions. While occasional potholes are expected, they can quickly worsen and cause significant damage to vehicles. In some cases, drivers may be able to seek compensation for repairs, but that process is often difficult and inconsistent depending on where they live. In Baltimore, Maryland, residents say road damage claims are frequently denied, leavi…