pothole claims News

New Study Reveals Pothole Damage Costs U.S. Drivers $3B a Year

A new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, that’s about $3 billion annually. With two-thirds of Americans concerned about potholes on local roadways, AAA cautions …

Study Finds Potholes Cost Insurers, Consumers $27B

Poor road conditions have cost consumers and the insurance industry at least $27 billion over a five year period, according to a 2014 survey commissioned by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. The survey also …

South Carolina Pays Out More Than $5M for Road Damage Claims

South Carolina has paid more than $5 million for damages from the state’s roads in the past year. The Greenville News reported that documents it obtained under the Freedom of Information Act showed the state spent more than $5 million …

Holiday Travel Highlights Winter Driving Hazards

Poor road conditions have cost consumers and the insurance industry at least $27 billion over the last five years, according to a 2014 survey commissioned by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. The survey also …

Oregon Woman Seeks $550K After Tripping on Potholes

A Pendleton, Ore., woman who says she sprained a wrist, an ankle and fell unconscious after tripping on potholes and asphalt piles in a city parking lot wants the city to pay her more than $550,000. The East Oregonian reports …