And I'm sure the authorities know about it too!?
Might be worth trying to find out if they were notified (Cops/Council) And, if they were, why werent signs put out warning of the road condition??
If this turned out to be the case a trip to a solicitor for advice might be in order!
A number of years ago in the Melbourne CBD I hit a massive pothole (Grand Canyon) and bent both rims on my FZR1000! Found out after much handballing by Council and Vic Roads who was responsible for that road and found that they HAD been aware of said divot fpr approx 3 months and had done nothing about it (Repair/warning signs). I sent a quote for the damage and got the wheels fixed!! Worth a try!