Baltimore’s deteriorating roads are leaving some drivers with costly repair bills, and records obtained through a public information request show getting reimbursed by the city is unlikely.
Of the 230 vehicle damage claims filed last year related to road conditions, just 24 were approved. 110 were denied, while 96 remain undecided. That means about 4 out of 5 resolved claims were denied.
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The city’s Law Department says it takes an average of 154 day, or about five months, to resolve a claim. However, 30 percent of claims filed in 2024 still have not been decided.
Rick Jones learned firsthand how costly Baltimore’s roads can be. A few weeks ago, he hit a pothole in Irvington, knocking his car out of alignment…