All local authorities are under an obligation to maintain streets, pavements and highways in a good state of repair. If their failure to do so results in a serious fall in which a pedestrian is injured, they may be liable to pay compensation.
In cases such as this, photographic evidence is crucial. You should take photographs that show the area in which you tripped or fell. If possible, put something in the photograph that shows the size of the hole or defect, eg a 50p piece, or a ruler. We would also recommend you take pictures of any injuries, or cuts and bruises, you have suffered.
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Miss D of Bridgnorth received £19,000 following a road traffic accident in August 2007.
Mr McC of Liverpool received £7,500 for his noise induced hearing loss having worked as a welder for many years.
Mr R of Stoke on Trent received £3,850 following an accident at work in May 2009 when he fell down some steps that had been inadequately repaired by his employer.
Miss D of Bridgnorth received £19,000 following a road traffic accident in August 2007.
Mr McC of Liverpool received £7,500 for his noise induced hearing loss having worked as a welder for many years.
Mr R of Stoke on Trent received £3,850 following an accident at work in May 2009 when he fell down some steps that had been inadequately repaired by his employer.
Miss D of Bridgnorth received £19,000 following a road traffic accident in August 2007.
Mr McC of Liverpool received £7,500 for his noise induced hearing loss having worked as a welder for many years.
Mr R of Stoke on Trent received £3,850 following an accident at work in May 2009 when he fell down some steps that had been inadequately repaired by his employer.