Peasegoods Solicitors

Pot Holes

Potholes and uneven and dangerous pavements can cause injuries. You can recover compensation for injuries caused by defective pavements and potholes. Potholes are a real danger. Potholes are caused by erosion or bad weather. The local council are responsible to make sure the pavements and roads are free from potholes. Parliament has passed a law requiring the council to repair potholes and to inspect for potholes and to repair potholes. If the local council does not do this they are liable to pay compensation for injuries caused whether as a result of stepping into a pothole or on a defective road or pavement and tripping and falling. Recent reports suggest that Oldham Council is one of the worst for potholes and dangerous pavements. Oldham is close to Manchester. We have lots of clients based in Oldham and have made many claims against Oldham Council in relation to potholes.. Oldham and Manchester councils have to repair potholes.. If you sustain injury as a result of tripping or falling on potholes in Oldham or Manchester we can help get you compensation. Oldham and Manchester councils are required to deal with claims for people injured on potholes and pavements. If Oldham and Manchester councils spent more on repairing potholes it is likely that there would be fewer injuries. If you have sustained injury or damage as a result of potholes and pavements in Oldham or Manchester and the council may be responsible please complete the contact details or telephone for free.