Compensation: £8,500
Cyclist awarded £8,500 after pothole caused serious fall
Alastair acted for a cyclist whose wheel dropped into a hole in the road, causing him to fall from his bike and suffer injuries, including minor facial scarring.
The council was held responsible for failing to maintain the road to a safe standard, and the claim settled for £8,500, including compensation for the client’s injuries and the cost of a replacement bike.
When poor road maintenance puts cyclists at risk
Potholes and damaged road surfaces can be extremely dangerous for cyclists. What may seem like a minor defect to a driver can cause a rider to lose control, fall heavily and suffer significant injuries.
In this case, our client’s bicycle wheel descended into a hole in the road, causing him to come off his bike. He sustained injuries and minor scarring to the face, as well as damage that required the replacement of his bicycle.
Alastair pursued the claim and successfully established that the council had failed to maintain the road to a safe standard. The client was awarded £8,500 for his injuries and the cost of replacing his bike.
Injured because of a pothole or unsafe road surface?
If a pothole, road defect or poorly maintained surface caused you to fall from your bike, you may be able to make a claim against the authority responsible for maintaining the road.
Two Wheel Claims can help you understand whether you have a case, what evidence may be needed and how to recover compensation for your injuries, bike damage and related losses.
