SACRAMENTO, California.– During the rainy season, damage to cars from falling into potholes is constant and repairs can cost thousands of dollars;However, there is a way you can ask Sacramento County to cover those costs.
Flat tires, useless shock absorbers and damage to the suspension are just some of the damage that potholes cause when we fall into these holes in the streets and roads. Front Shocks
“Last week we changed several shock absorbers.The cars start to make noise after going through so many bumps,” says José Pueyo, a mechanic who works in the Sacramento area.
Repairs vary depending on the severity of the damage.
According to experts, the most common damages from falling into potholes are:
In this regard, mechanic Pueyo assures that drivers who are victims of potholes can pay from $500 to more than $1,000 for repairs.
María Aponte has been one of the victims of the potholes that appear on the streets in Sacramento County.
This resident claims that she has called the authorities several times to fix them.
However, no matter what they do, within a few days, the bumps appear again.
“When I'm driving I forget that the pothole is there and I fall into the hole,” María recalls in an interview with Univision 19.
Potholes are formed by damage to the asphalt surface of streets or highways.
When the asphalt or concrete cracks and it rains, moisture seeps into the base of that asphalt layer and causes the material to fracture little by little.
Its repair is not easy, since the pothole only offers a temporary solution, since with the passing of the cars, new cracks form that allow water to leak again and the formation of the pothole.
In Sacramento County, it is possible that a driver who had to pay expenses to repair his car after hitting a pothole may be able to claim reimbursement.
To do this, you must go to the Risk Management Office and file a claim.
To do the procedure you will need:
The paper application may be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk's Office of the Board of Supervisors in Sacramento County.
You can find the forms and more information on this site.
Radius Arm Remember that Caltrans also offers assistance of up to $10,000 to reimburse the cost of repairs for damage caused by potholes on California roads.