Partner, Road Traffic Accident Technical Manager
There’s no denying that potholes can be an annoyance for any road user, but they can also be extremely dangerous, particularly for cyclists.
Under the Highways Act 1980, Local Authorities have “a duty to maintain the highway”, ensuring that roads are safe for both motorists and cyclists. However, we know that many local minor roads are only assessed on an annual basis and as a result, essential maintenance is not always carried out quickly enough.
Potholes can be particularly dangerous for cyclists. Between 2007 and 2018, 368 people were injured and 22 were killed in cycling accidents involving a pothole. The CEO of Cycling UK has spoken out about the heightened risk to cyclists, stating that “potholes aren’t just an expensive nuisance, they are ruining lives.”
As Road Traffic Accident Solicitors, we know the devastating impact that a road accident can have. If you’ve been injured because of a pothole, you could be entitled to compensation. Get in touch to find out if we can help you on a No Win, No Fee basis.
We're rated‘Excellent’Cyclists are undoubtedly the some of the most vulnerable road users, and whilst potholes are often an inconvenience for motorists, cyclists are at a much higher risk of suffering severe injuries or even death in the worst cases.
Between 2013/14 and 2017/18, councils paid out 25 times more in compensation for cyclists involved in a pothole accident than they did for motorists, demonstrating the adverse effect potholes and uneven road surfaces are having on cyclists in England and Wales.
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If you’ve suffered injuries after encountering a pothole on your bike, you could be entitled to claim compensation. It is therefore important that you take steps to build your case wherever you can, we would recommend the following:
It can be difficult to claim compensation for a pothole accident as it must be proven that the Local Authority has not implemented a properly working system for monitoring and maintaining local roads.
When you first get in touch with us, we’ll offer you a free claims assessment where we’ll listen to the details of your situation and let you know if we can help you on a No Win, No Fee basis.
If you then decide to instruct us, we’ll begin collecting evidence that will help us to value your claim. In cases where we’re able to get the Local Authority to admit liability, we’ll request interim payments so that you can cover the costs of any immediate expenses such as medical treatment or repairs to your bike.
Our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors have years of combined experience in dealing with these types of claims and we will work on your behalf to secure you the fairest outcome.
As the cost of fuel remains high, more of us are taking to the roads on our bicycles, not only to save money but also to make the most of the health benefits. But there are some important things to remember when you are out on the roads to help keep you safe.
If you were riding a motorcycle and lost control on the road because of a diesel spill, and you were injured as a result, you could claim compensation.
In recent years, campaigns distributed by organisations like THINK! have helped to create a level of empathy between car drivers and motorcyclists. We’ve subsequently seen a reduction in road traffic accidents involving motorbikes.
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