NYC - Tires vs. Potholes...
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NYC - Tires vs. Potholes...
After replacing several tires at my own expense over the past few years, a lawyer friend suggested that I file a tort claim against the City Comptrollers Office to seek monetary damages for my latest relationship with an infamous NYC pothole. This pothole caused me to replace both left side tires on my car.
On February 13th I took a picture of the pothole, picture of the damaged tires, sent in copies of receipts along with the tort form. Today (March 11th) I got a release letter from the city saying they would pay the full amount, sign, fax back and a check would be mailed. Just food for thought for all you fellow NY'ers...
On February 13th I took a picture of the pothole, picture of the damaged tires, sent in copies of receipts along with the tort form. Today (March 11th) I got a release letter from the city saying they would pay the full amount, sign, fax back and a check would be mailed. Just food for thought for all you fellow NY'ers...
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Originally posted by nickv
Let's see this pothole!
Let's see this pothole!
Actually it was this big...
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
good job .... make them pay for wasting your tax dollars else where ... politicians can waste money faster than an F1 car can waste tires
good job .... make them pay for wasting your tax dollars else where ... politicians can waste money faster than an F1 car can waste tires
Thanks again for help with the replacement.
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What is the address for the comptrollers office in NYC. I hit a major pothole on 55th between 6th and 7th. There is a major bubble on my tire and I need to replace it. Any info will be greatly appreciated. How do I file a tort claim?
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Originally posted by rocky
What is the address for the comptrollers office in NYC. I hit a major pothole on 55th between 6th and 7th. There is a major bubble on my tire and I need to replace it. Any info will be greatly appreciated. How do I file a tort claim?
What is the address for the comptrollers office in NYC. I hit a major pothole on 55th between 6th and 7th. There is a major bubble on my tire and I need to replace it. Any info will be greatly appreciated. How do I file a tort claim?
Claim Form:
http://www.comptroller.nyc.gov/burea...mage_claim.pdf
Pictures and receipts are important. Do your best to take a picture or two of the pothole and be sure to list the address it is in front of. Take a picture of your tire as well. They will not reimburse you unless you attach copies of paid receipts for the new tire and labor. Not only receipts for the replacement tire but receipts for all labor and other charges associated with the damage. Be detailed and specific on the form to save time. Good Luck!
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Thanks a million for your reply. By the way, do I need to have the form notarized? Also what do they mean by Your and NYC. This seems more like an accident report involving more than one vehicle. I will give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks again.
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Originally posted by rocky
Thanks a million for your reply. By the way, do I need to have the form notarized? Also what do they mean by Your and NYC. This seems more like an accident report involving more than one vehicle. I will give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks again.
Thanks a million for your reply. By the way, do I need to have the form notarized? Also what do they mean by Your and NYC. This seems more like an accident report involving more than one vehicle. I will give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks again.
The "Your" and "NYC" is for accidents as you say. Just omit the NYC part and complete everything which applies to your vehicle, including a diagram of the location of the pothole. Just be as specific as you can on everything to avoid delays. You know city hall, always looking for an excuse.
