The Highways Act 1980 states local authorities are required to keep roads and walkways safe.
Pavements should be checked regularly to ensure that they are kept safe and free from obstructions. All defects such as uneven paving stones which could cause an injury should be repaired.
While at present there is no strict legal definition of a dangerous pavement, the legal cases so far lost or won have led to a wide acceptance of a paving stone protruding more than 2.5cm (an inch) being considered 'dangerous'.
If you are unsure whether or not you have a valid claim we can offer you advice and a free review of your case.
You can call one of our injury team on 0800 633 5730, or alternatively you can fill in our call back form and someone will be in touch at a time that suits you.
In order to claim compensation it will be necessary to show that the local authority concerned failed to repair the defect.
To prove your claim the following steps will need to be followed:
To find out if you can make a claim for compensation call for 'No Win-No Fee' legal advice on 0800 633 5730.
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