{"id":5712,"date":"2011-01-26T13:55:51","date_gmt":"2011-01-26T12:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=5712"},"modified":"2011-01-26T13:55:51","modified_gmt":"2011-01-26T12:55:51","slug":"hartlepool-borough-council-hit-out-at-pothole-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2011\/01\/26\/hartlepool-borough-council-hit-out-at-pothole-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Hartlepool Borough Council Hit out at Pothole Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"It was interesting to read in the Hartlepool Mail<\/a> that Hartlepool Borough Council are to \u2018vigorously defend\u2019 themselves against unnecessary or fraudulent claims for compensation <\/a>where individuals have been injured as a result of an accident involving a pothole.\u00a0 It comes at the time of year when the worst of the weather would seem to have ended, and the snow has finally disappeared.\u00a0 However, this is also to reveal the often extensive damage caused by the weather to our footpaths and roads which are badly affected by freezing conditions.\u00a0 Here at The Injury Lawyers<\/a>, we know only too well of the perils of the pothole – and this year has been no different<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to the Hartlepool Mail, Hartlepool Borough Council have paid around \u00a34,500 in compensation in regards to 23 pothole related claims over the last two years \u2013 which is literally nothing compared to most injury claims.\u00a0 In order to combat these claims, Hartlepool Borough Council have said that they would like to resurface all affected roads and paths.<\/strong>\u00a0 However, with the current economic climate, and with the cost of carrying out such work estimated to be around the \u00a320million mark<\/strong>, the Council has instead had to settle for undertaking repairs on the potholes where these potholes have come to their attention – something that has so far cost them \u00a3300.000.\u00a0 The Council have brought together a special team to combat the potholes<\/strong>.\u00a0 Working five days a week, this team is responsible for the repair of potholes within 24 hours where the pothole is approximately 3cm deep and a metre long, whilst other potholes are to be fixed within 28 days.<\/p>\n

The Hartlepool Mail reports that Hartlepool Borough Council have so far defended themselves against 37 claims.\u00a0 A Hartlepool Borough Council spokesperson has stated that \u2018Each claim is examined in detail on its particular circumstances and all claims are thoroughly investigated to confirm their authenticity\u2019.\u00a0 However, despite the fact that it would appear that not every pothole claim can be successful, and that there have been some fraudulent claims, it is important to understand that if you have suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident involving a pothole, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation<\/a>.\u00a0 Each case should be judged on its own merits.
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Potholes can be a trip hazard, or they can cause cyclists to come tumbling off their bikes for example.\u00a0 Your local council has a duty of care to those who use its roads and footpaths.\u00a0 It is responsible for the maintenance, and where necessary, the repair of our highways.\u00a0 Your local council should therefore carry out routine inspections of its highways to ensure that they meet this duty.\u00a0 This though, can be a tough duty, especially where we have a sudden influx of freezing weather, and a new pothole subsequently develops.\u00a0 Where this happens, can we really expect our council to be aware of each and every pothole that has developed, possibly overnight, and then to immediately repair it?\u00a0 I think most would agree not<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is important that if you have sustained an injury<\/a> as a result of an incident involving a pothole that you seek specialist advice from a quality personal injury lawyer<\/a>.\u00a0 They will be able to assess whether the council has failed in its duty of care to its highway users and will let you know whether you have a potential claim for compensation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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