File a Pothole Damage Claim — Official Government Resources
If a pothole damaged your vehicle, use the official government resources below to file a claim with the responsible agency.
This site does not provide legal advice or document preparation. Consult a licensed Michigan attorney with any questions.
Key resources
- City of Ann Arbor Risk Fund Claim
- MDOT Damage Claim Process
- Washtenaw County Road Commission
- Pothole map and reports
- Government claim resources
- About Fix It! Ann Arbor
Find the right pothole damage claim form
- Identify which agency maintains the road where the damage occurred — the City of Ann Arbor (city streets), MDOT (state trunk lines such as I-94, US-23, M-14, M-17), or the Washtenaw County Road Commission (county roads outside Ann Arbor city limits).
- Open the corresponding official link on this page: City of Ann Arbor Risk Fund Claim form, MDOT pothole damage claim process, or Washtenaw County Road Commission contact page.
- Follow the instructions on that government website to submit your claim. Each agency sets its own forms, deadlines, and supporting documentation requirements.
- If you have questions about your specific situation, consult a licensed Michigan attorney. The Washtenaw County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can be reached at 734-996-3229.
Common questions
- Where do I file a pothole damage claim against the City of Ann Arbor? The City of Ann Arbor publishes a Risk Fund Claim form on the Treasury section of a2gov.org. The link to that official form is provided on this page.
- Where do I file a pothole damage claim with MDOT? MDOT publishes its own pothole damage claim process for state trunk lines such as I-94, US-23, M-14, and M-17 on michigan.gov. The link to that official MDOT process is provided on this page.
- Where do I file a pothole damage claim with the Washtenaw County Road Commission? The Washtenaw County Road Commission maintains county roads outside Ann Arbor city limits. Contact information for the WCRC is available at wcroads.org and is linked on this page.
- Does Fix It! Ann Arbor prepare pothole damage claim forms for me? No. Fix It! Ann Arbor does not provide legal advice or document preparation. The links on this page take you directly to official government claim forms maintained by the responsible agencies.
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