Government Resources for Pothole Damage Claims
If a pothole damaged your vehicle, the process for filing a claim depends on which government agency maintains the road.
This page links to official City of Ann Arbor, MDOT, and Washtenaw County Road Commission claim forms and processes. Fix It! Ann Arbor does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed Michigan attorney with any questions about your specific situation.
Key resources
- File a Risk Fund Claim Against the City of Ann Arbor
- MDOT Damage Claim Process
- Washtenaw County Road Commission
- Pothole map and reports
- Government claim resources
- About Fix It! Ann Arbor
Common questions
- Who do I contact for pothole damage on a City of Ann Arbor street? The City of Ann Arbor publishes a Risk Fund Claim form on its Treasury page. Use the link on the Government Claim Resources page on this site to access the official City of Ann Arbor claim form and instructions.
- Who do I contact for pothole damage on a state highway like I-94, US-23, or M-14? State trunk lines are maintained by MDOT. MDOT publishes its own pothole damage claim process on michigan.gov. Use the MDOT link on the Government Claim Resources page on this site.
- Who do I contact for pothole damage on a county road outside Ann Arbor city limits? County roads outside Ann Arbor city limits are maintained by the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC). The WCRC website (wcroads.org) lists current contact information.
- Where can I find a Michigan attorney to help with a pothole damage situation? The Washtenaw County Bar Association operates a Lawyer Referral Service that can connect you with a local attorney. The phone number is 734-996-3229. University of Michigan students can also contact U-M Student Legal Services at 734-763-9920.
- Does Fix It! Ann Arbor provide legal advice? No. Fix It! Ann Arbor is a free community tool for reporting potholes and tracking road repairs. It does not provide legal advice, legal information, or legal document preparation services. The links on this site to government websites are provided for convenience only. Consult a licensed Michigan attorney with questions about your specific situation.
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