Can You Claim for Pothole Damage?

Hitting a pothole with your car may be considered a single-vehicle accident. So, you may be able to make an insurance claim for pothole damage with your insurance company if you have collision coverage.

Is it worth claiming pothole damage?

Although potholes typically cause only minor damage to a tire or wheel, hitting a pothole can mess up your vehicle's alignment or suspension. In general, it's only worth filing a claim for pothole damage if the repair costs are higher than your deductible.

Can I file an insurance claim for pothole damage?

To claim pothole coverage, you should have Collision insurance. This insurance helps you to claim coverage for the damages in an accident with other vehicles or collisions with other objects, a clause under which pothole based accidental damage is also covered.