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\"manholeWalking over manholes and utility covers are a thing of superstition – some people do not mind walking over them, and some try to avoid them at all costs. Myself, I try to avoid walking over them not due to superstition, but also due to the many claims we get in here at The Injury Lawyers<\/a> on a daily basis that involve manhole and utility covers.<\/p>\n

If you have been injured due to a manhole or defective utility cover, and it was through no fault of your own, you may have a claim for personal injury<\/a>. A couple of examples of common accidents we see here at The Injury Lawyers are as follows:
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  1. Tripping or stumbling over a defective utility cover- if the utility cover is raised, unsecured, tilts with your weight and thus causes you to trip, then you may have a valid claim for personal injury – read more on our slip, trip & fall claims<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Falling down an uncovered manhole \u2013 If a manhole is left uncovered for whatever reason, it should have warning signs surrounding it and should be adequately cordoned off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If any of the above has happened to you it is advisable to choose an injury lawyer who has a great deal of experience in dealing with claims of this nature. I say this as, firstly, establishing who has the responsibility of the area can be difficult \u2013 for example, it could be local council, an electricity company, gas company, or perhaps a water company. Secondly, choosing a specialist personal injury lawyer<\/em> with expertise in a particular area can make a difference to the amount of compensation<\/a> you receive, as they will use all of their skill and experience to ensure your settlement is maximised.<\/p>\n

    After having an accident such as one of those described above, there a few actions which you can take to strengthen any potential personal injury claim you may have:<\/p>\n

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    1. Take photographic evidence of the defect \u2013 ensure this also includes the areas surrounding the defect as this can evidence a lack of warning signs regarding the hazard.<\/li>\n
    2. Report the matter to the local authority \u2013 even if it is not their responsibility, they may still log the complaint or tell you who you need to call.<\/li>\n
    3. Check for witnesses \u2013 witnesses can provide valuable support to a claim, so contact details should be obtained if any are present.<\/li>\n
    4. Seek medical assistance for your injuries \u2013 this not only allows a medic to assist you with your injuries, but also to place a note in your medical records.<\/li>\n
    5. Seek the advice of a specialist personal injury lawyer directly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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