Motorcyclists are more likely to be affected by road conditions than other road users. If the council fails to treat issues on the road in a good time and you were involved in a road traffic accident as a consequence of it, you may be eligible to claim compensation. Local authorities must abide by a specific code of practice relating to inspection and maintenance. If they fail to identify and fix any issues with the roads, and it causes an accident, you must be able to prove that the accident occurred as a result of this. Our experienced solicitors know this process extensively and will help you throughout your case to get the best possible outcome after an accident.
Accidents with other road users can also occur due to bad road conditions. Motorcycles are more likely to swerve onto the road to avoid any hazards, increasing the chances of an accident occurring. There can be a range of circumstances during which conditions of the road can contribute to a road traffic accident including motorcycles, therefore, if you have been involved in a road traffic accident, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, to get the highest possible compensation for the damages that you may have faced.
The Roads (Scotland) Act of 1984, Section 1, states that:
“A local roads authority shall manage and maintain all such roads in their area”.
Common-Law – Duty Of Care
Road authorities have a duty of care under the common law. There is a range of criteria that authorities look at to see if the defendant is liable for the damages including:
There is a range of responsibilities that the authorities have to ensure the safety of the roads. They must inspect roads regularly and react to any claims of faults in the road in a reasonable time and a good manner. If they fail to do so, it can cause accidents for motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users.
If you experienced damage or loss after your motorcycle accident, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland.
The amount of compensation that you will get is determined by the number of damages that you have experienced, you are more likely to get higher compensation if the extent of your damages is greater. However, all cases vary, and if you have experienced a road traffic accident due to road conditions, we highly advise you to contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, to get a free initial consultation and help determine how much compensation you may get after your accident. Every case relies on an extent of evidence to help back it up, evidence to include:
Evidence to include:
Our experienced solicitors will help you access any necessary medical records to help you get the highest possible compensation for your case.
We advise that the time limit for making a compensation claim in Scotland is 3 years since the accident has occurred. We recommend that the earlier you make your claim the better, as the information is fresh in your mind.
We know the process thoroughly and can offer free consultations to see how much compensation you may get for your case.
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