{"id":125,"date":"2008-09-11T11:27:07","date_gmt":"2008-09-11T10:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2008-09-11T11:28:11","modified_gmt":"2008-09-11T10:28:11","slug":"poor-roads-cause-road-traffic-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2008\/09\/11\/poor-roads-cause-road-traffic-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Poor Roads Cause Road Traffic Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear of a road traffic accident you automatically think of a vehicle collision. Poor driving skills are a major factor in most <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/road_traffic_accidents.php\">road traffic accidents<\/a> but there are other factors that also can cause injury, and not just to car drivers but motorbike riders, cyclists and pedestrians. <strong>Poor road surfaces and maintenance!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/pot-holes.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"pot-holes\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-126\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Road Surfaces and the Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, we have seen adverse weather conditions here in the UK, with some places getting two months rain in just a couple of hours dumped on them. Heavy rain or flash floods can <strong>erode road surfaces, road markings and even traffic signs can be ripped down<\/strong> that warns drivers of potential hazards ahead. <\/p>\n<p>Potholes are another common problem. Drivers will automatically try and swerve their vehicle out of the way of a pothole and can then put themselves in even bigger danger by over-steering into oncoming traffic, mount pavements and put pedestrians at risk. The same can be said for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/motorcycle-accident-claims.php\">motorbike riders<\/a> and also cyclists. Hitting a pothole at speed is not good for the wheels and carriage of any road vehicle and can cause serious accidents if the driver loses control.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, if you have suffered an injury or damage to your vehicle or bike due to poor road conditions you may be eligible to make an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/\">injury claim<\/a> against your local authority or council. If you would like to know more about pursing this type of claim then talk to The Injury Lawyers on <strong>0800 634 7575<\/strong> or fill out our form below and we will contact you asap to give you the best professional advice possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear of a road traffic accident you automatically think of a vehicle collision. Poor driving skills are a major factor in most road traffic accidents but there are other factors that also can cause injury, and not just to car drivers but motorbike riders, cyclists and pedestrians. 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