Potholes, Scurge Of The Biker, But Wait!

I recently discovered that potholes hate bikers, so much so that they will aid gravity in throwing you to the ground at the slightest provocation. (yes I am ok, and yes my shoulder hurts, thanks for caring).

Sometimes however the damage done by potholes is done to the precious bike, not the worthless meat puppet on top of it. What to do? Maybe you can submit a claim form to the city you live in? Tone over at BostonFixed has come up with some nice research, check it out.

Has anyone submitted a claim for damage to a bike or personal injury caused by a pothole?  If so, what did you have to do and how did it work out?  I’ve done a little research about filing claims in MA and it looks like some towns will give you $$ for damages, but you’re SOL on state roads.  Tight times right now and there no reason you shouldn’t get reimbursed for damage caused by crappy roads.  Cagers do it, so why not us?

Mass. law on potholes

Info on DCR maintained roads and paths

City of Boston claim info/form

Somerville claim form (pdf)

Anyone got the links to other towns procedures/forms – Cambridge, Brookline?

I have no idea if this will work, but it is worth a shot. Let me know if you have any experience with this sort of thing.

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