Damage due to Roadway Defects

Damage due to Roadway Defects

Pursuant to the Mass General Law Chapter 84, Section 15 (link below), municipalities in Massachusetts have a “reasonable” amount of time to repair potholes, trenches, or other road hazards once it is reported to the Department of Public Works. Historically, “reasonable notice” has been twenty four hours. If a roadway defect has not been reported to the Town, the Town is not liable to reimburse costs for damage to vehicles, people, or property damaged by the road defect.  The Department of Public Works makes every effort to find and repair road defects before they cause damage.

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter84/Section15