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Cycling UK Incidents Involving Potholes

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Slater and Gordon Lawyers has a vast amount of experience in claiming compensation for individuals who have suffered as a result of personal injury and have been helping Cycling UK members since 2002. For legal advice or representation for pothole related injuries call us on 0330 107 1789 or start your claim online.

Potholes are defects in the road caused by water in the underlying soil structure which weaken the surface. When traffic continues to drive over the weakened area, the area will collapse and a pothole is formed. This can also happen when there has been freezing temperatures and frost or snow thaws.

They can be unsightly and a nuisance, but they can also be extremely dangerous, especially for cyclists. This is why they need to be maintained, to prevent cyclists and other road users from harm. Therefore, if you’ve been involved in an incident caused by a pothole or a poorly maintained road, you may be entitled to compensation.

What you should do if you’ve been injured by a pothole

If you’ve been injured whilst cycling because of a pothole or poorly maintained road, where possible, you should follow these simple steps:

If you’re injured, seek medical attention
Take names, telephone numbers and addresses of any witnesses
Take photographs of the incident scene including the pothole and any personal injuries
Don’t inform the local authorities until photographic evidence has been collected of the scene and, if the incident is serious, the cause of the accident has been witnessed by police and/or your solicitor

Cycling UK members benefit from our free unique legal advice service, so if you’ve been injured in a cycling incident involving a pothole, call the Cycling UK Incident Line on 0330 107 1789 or start your claim online. Don’t forget to have your membership details to hand so we can verify your Cycling UK membership.

If you’re not a Cycling UK member visit our cycling accidents page to see how to make a claim through one of our specialists.

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