Road & Pavement Defect Claims

Generally the roads and pavements around the UK are maintained by your local highways authority who have a responsibility to ensure that the highways are properly maintained in a reasonable condition. The busier the road or pavement the more resources should be committed to maintaining them in a reasonable condition.

Paving will never be completely flat and pedestrians must do what they can to avoid obvious hazards. Just because you trip up in the street you will not automatically succeed in a claim for injuries, compensation or damage. This is because it is accepted in law that no highway can be maintained to 100% perfection.

However, if the road or pavement were your hurt yourself was not in a reasonable condition you may be able to bring a claim.

For more information about trip/slips caused by snow click here to read an article featured on BBC online where solicitor Paul Kitson warns the public about the law in relation to the weather. To view a similar article in relation to snow and your responsibilities click here.

Speak to our expert solicitors about your road/pavement defect claim today

Please call 0800 916 9046, email enquiries@rjw.co.uk or use the short road/pavement defect online enquiry form. Our dedicated accident and injury solicitors operate from offices across the country and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.  We also offer a free initial consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your accident and help you understand whether or not you have a case.