There are over 230,000 people injured each year in road accidents, which can often be attributed to poor driving or errors by motorists. However, vehicle accidents may also occur due to the poor maintenance of road surfaces.

According to research released in late 2009 by a website campaigning for better road maintenance, during the last ten years the UK has experienced a 65 per cent increase in the number of road defects. This includes uneven surfaces, loose material and potholes.

The rising number of poorly maintained roads can be attributed partly to the increase in extreme weather conditions. Freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall are not only problematic for motorists; but they put the road surface under intense pressure, sometimes causing it to crack or deteriorate.

Local authorities have a duty of care to ensure that roads within their area are adequately cared for, so that the risk of accidents due to substandard conditions are minimised. If a driver loses control of a vehicle after hitting a pothole or skidding on loose gravel, it can lead to personal injury as well as damage to their car.

For anyone that has suffered a personal injury accident on a poorly maintained road that they believe could have been avoided should that surface have been mended, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim with the help of specialist personal injury solicitors.

At Carter Moore, our team of legal professionals can offer expert advice on the strength of your compensation case. We will assess the nature of your accident and whether any liability can be established to proceed with a claim on your behalf.