{"id":989,"date":"2023-04-27T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-vez.catalyseweb.com\/?p=989"},"modified":"2023-04-28T10:12:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:12:02","slug":"potholes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.groupevezina.com\/en\/potholes\/","title":{"rendered":"Potholes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Freezing temperatures, thawing period, a lot of traffic&#8230;Quebec roads don&#8217;t have it easy! Just look at the condition of the roads when spring arrives and it&#8217;s plain to see: potholes multiply! Assurances Groupe V\u00e9zina would like to give you a few tips for a smoother ride this spring.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Limit the damage<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are a few tips to reduce the damage caused by potholes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>When spring rolls around, check the air pressure in your tires. If there&#8217;s too much air, the tire can burst. Not enough air can cause the tire to get stuck between the hole and the wheel.<\/li>\n<li>When driving, look all around you. Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you. If they hit a pothole or avoid one, you&#8217;ll have time to react.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">See a pothole straight ahead? No way to avoid it?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here&#8217;s what you should do:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Hold the steering wheel firmly to maintain control of your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Slow down without slamming on the brakes. If you slam on the brakes, a blocked wheel will get more damaged.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention after the impact. Notice any strange sounds or how it handles the road? You should have your vehicle inspected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you insured?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you added &#8220;Damage to insured vehicles \u2013 Collision or upset protection&#8221; to your basic coverage, the damage cost may be reimbursed. You must pay the deductible, however. If you don&#8217;t hold the Option 43A &#8220;Partial Loss \u2013 New Parts&#8221; endorsement, you may have to pay a part of the cost for replacement parts based on your car&#8217;s normal wear and tear and age.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can you take legal action?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cities, municipalities and the Minist\u00e8re des Transports are no longer liable for damage caused to tires and suspensions by the state of roads. Good to know: To get compensated for damage to the body, paint, wheel or bumper of your vehicle, you must be able to demonstrate fault or negligence, like inadequate maintenance.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Want to take legal action?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to take legal action against a city or municipality, you must report the pothole within 15 days following the incident and file your suit within 6 months of the impact. If you want to take legal action against the Minist\u00e8re, you should report the pothole within a reasonable time frame and file your suit within 3 years of the incident. Once the pothole has been reported, they must act within a reasonable time frame to eliminate the danger. If the pothole is unreported, you cannot file a claim because there is no proof that they are at fault.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freezing temperatures, thawing period, a lot of traffic&#8230;Quebec roads don&#8217;t have it easy! Just look at the condition of the roads when spring arrives and it&#8217;s plain to see: potholes multiply! Assurances Groupe V\u00e9zina would like to give you a few tips for a smoother ride this spring. 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