Clifton/Passaic County pothole reimbursement? (insurance, deductible, cost)

[MJPByron]

A friend of mine hit a big-ass pothole in Clifton on Main Ave and wants to seek reimbursement from the county. Her insurance deductible is $750, the repairs are around $1200, and the form she has asks for insurance info. If she puts down that she has a $750 deductible, despite having paid cash for the repair (rather than raise her premiums) is she SOL in getting close to a full reimbursement?

[HalfFull]

Originally Posted by MJPByron

A friend of mine hit a big-ass pothole in Clifton on Main Ave and wants to seek reimbursement from the county. Her insurance deductible is $750, the repairs are around $1200, and the form she has asks for insurance info. If she puts down that she has a $750 deductible, despite having paid cash for the repair (rather than raise her premiums) is she SOL in getting close to a full reimbursement?

I don't think there is a uniform policy for how towns handle pothole claims. Some pay, others don't; I think that many that do pay will only pay 50% of claim with the driver leable for some blame for hitting the pothole. As to insurance... good question for her agent.

[chrispl57]

Did it happen to be the one by Clifton self storage? I hit that monster of a pot hole and it dented my rim and cost me $600 to fix the damage and I was wondering if the town would pay for the repairs as well.