Potholes, debris, and other obstructions can do a lot of damage not just to vehicles, but to people. If you were injured in an accident caused by a pothole or other road condition, you may have a legal claim against whoever is responsible for the road.
Claims against a government body have different rules than an ordinary car accident claim, and you generally have less time to file a lawsuit. Because of this, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer quickly if you think a city or another local government was responsible for your accident in 2026. A Schaumburg car accident attorney can review what happened and explain your options.
When Can a City Be Held Responsible for a Bad Road in Illinois?
A local government generally has a duty to use reasonable care to keep its roads safe for drivers who are using them as intended. But the city is not automatically responsible every time a pothole or another road problem causes an accident.