The talk at the play ground yesterday was the issues of pothole incidents, after it cost one of the mothers, £365 to get her car fixed following a drive down a notoriously bad road, then I came home to read on the Lincolnite (http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/01/lincolnshire-council-paid-94k-pothole-damages-last-year/) that Lincolnshire County Council came 12th out of 200 authorities for pothole compensation claims.
The data from the RAC showed that the council paid out £94,725.30 in successful claims during the last financial year.
Whether through walking, running, cycling or riding a motorbike, people can suffer serious injury due to the state of the highway.
It is important to note that not all accidents which occur on the highways are at the fault of the local highways agency and legal advice should be sought in relation to any trip or fall resulting in an injury. Photographs of the location and measurements of any defect are vital in assessing whether there is a potential claim and these should be taken as soon as it is safe to do so following an accident.
In order to succeed in a claim, a claimant must prove that the condition of the highway made it a foreseeable danger to road users, the condition of the highway was due to the failure of the highways authority and that any damage caused was by the dangerous conditions of the highway.
Contact a legal advisor at Ringrose Law today for free legal advice. We could take your claim on a no win no fee basis and ensure you received the maximum amount of compensation you deserve. Call 01522 561020 to arrange a free appointment with one of our team.