Pothole Injury Claims

A pothole is unlikely to be deemed dangerous when it is less than 1.5 inches, or 40mm, deep.  The intervention levels for repair vary from council to council, and other factors such as the location of the pothole and the level of danger it may present are taken into consideration.

A dangerous pothole can knock you from your bike, and when going at speed, you could do a lot of damage to your face, arms, and legs. You could lose teeth, break an arm, or suffer a concussion when hitting the road or footpath.

A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor may take your claim and seek damages in a pothole injury claim.

The common pothole injury claims are for broken teeth, cuts and bruises and broken bones. If you trip on a pothole and injure yourself in an accident that was not your fault, you may have a claim for compensation.

Common pothole injury claims are:

A wrist injury in pothole accidents can be a sprain from trying to break your fall. You could break the bones in the wrist, strain or tear the ligaments and do long-term damage such as tendonitis.

An injury to the wrist from hitting a pothole can happen when coming off a bike, motorbike, electric scooter or even a trip when crossing the road.

An elbow injury in a pothole accident may happen when you fall awkwardly from your bike or electric scooter upon hitting an unexpected pothole in the road. Many potholes are on corners, and you could fall and break or sprain your elbow when turning.

You may have a pothole injury claim if you damage your elbow in an accident that was not your fault.

A broken leg from a pothole accident may happen when you come off at speed after you hit a pothole in the road. Your motorbike could stop suddenly, throwing you off and breaking your leg, sometimes in many places.

A broken leg can keep you out of action for many months. You may have a claim for damages if you injure yourself due to a pothole accident that was not your fault.

A head injury from a pothole accident can happen when travelling in a car or if you come off your bicycle or motorbike and hit the road. In the car, your head could be unexpectedly banged against the dashboard or the window, and you could suffer a concussion.

You could hit your head on the kerb or road surface when thrown off a bicycle. Severe brain injury and even death can happen, and you could have a claim for pothole injury compensation.

A back injury, like a head injury, can happen from the sudden jolt of hitting a pothole in the road. Some potholes are deep, and a car can lurch suddenly, with you jarring your back in the process.

You may have a pothole injury claim for compensation when you injure your back in an accident that was not your fault.

The owner of the road where your accident occurred could be responsible for any pothole claims. In all personal injury claims in the UK, you can only bring a claim against an entity if you can show they are responsible, or partially responsible, for the personal injuries caused.

You may have a valid pothole claim if you can show:

The entity responsible for a pothole in the road can be:

Yes, you may be able to claim against the local council in a pothole damage claim. In most cases, the local authorities are responsible for the upkeep of the roads and should have a system in place to inspect the roads and pavements and schedule repairs.

A more significant pothole will present a greater risk of injury and should be categorised as a more urgent repair. When this does not happen, you might have a pothole accident claim against the local council.

If the council can demonstrate they had in place, and followed, a reasonable system of inspection and maintenance, they are likely to rely on what is called the “Statutory Defence.”

Under Section 58 of the Highways Act, the council has a potential defence if they can show the dangerous pothole was not there at the time of their last inspection

In some cases, you may be able to claim against the utility company for a pothole accident. If the utility company do not fully repair where they were digging in the road, a pothole could develop before the next council inspection.

Yes, you might be able to claim against a private landowner for a pothole accident.

The landowner is responsible for the upkeep of roads and footpaths on their private property, and you may have a pothole compensation claim if you are hurt in an accident involving a pothole on their land.

If you have been injured to do to a pot hole, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Speak to The Personal Injury Team today and find out how much you can claim.

Sample compensation amounts in personal injuries claims are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition:

Find out how much you can claim for today by using our online assessment tool. It will give you an idea of what you might be able to claim for and what compensation you might be able to expect in a personal injury claim.

Compensation amounts are guidelines only on what to expect from your personal injury claim. Our personal injury solicitors can advise you using their expertise and experience and can quickly tell you if you have a valid claim and what to do next.

Our team of No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors can take your case to seek the compensation you deserve. We have the experience to handle your claim for personal injury compensation and see it through to a successful conclusion, whether the claim is worth £1,500 or more than £10,000,000.

When you suffer a personal injury, the effects on your life can be devastating. If the personal injury is not your fault, it can make the situation feel even worse.

Take our online assessment today to get an idea of claim amounts and what you could be due for the pain, suffering and impact on your life.

Contact your Personal Injury Team today for immediate expert advice tailored to you.