FC Corp

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...

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

nickv

Let's see this pothole!

FC Corp

lol. It was not huge but large enough obviously to do damage.

Actually it was this big...

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FC Corp

I was actually shocked, figured they would fight it. NYC has a law which says they are only liable if the pothole has been previously reported and not fixed within 15 days of the report date.

Thanks again for help with the replacement.

steve s

i've been telling people....great u'r gonna get a check.


i've filed 3 claims, all successful....so...never say never..

Premed

Always File!!!!!!!!!!!!

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?

FC Corp

Here you go:
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!

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.

FC Corp

Yes, have each copy notarized. Send them two (certified mail, return receipt) and save a copy for yourself. You never know when they may misplace theirs.

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.