New data has revealed that Milton Keynes Council has paid out nearly £40,000 in compensation to people affected by potholes since 2022.
According to figures obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK, the council faced 486 pothole-related claims over a three-year period.
The highest number of cases was brought in 2023/24 with 207 claims, while the largest financial payout, totalling £18,763.44, was also recorded during this period.
The UK is thought to have more than one million potholes, which are among the leading causes of car breakdowns. Currently, the Government has a pot of £1.6 billion to tackle the problem until the end of 2026.
“Across the UK, we’ve seen a sharp increase in the number of potholes damaging roads and highways, particularly in the colder, wetter months,” said Patrick Mallon, a solicitor at legal firm JF Law.
“These defects might appear minor at first glance, but they can cause significant damage to vehicles, costing hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds to repair. In some cases, particularly for motorcyclists or cyclists, potholes can even lead to serious accidents and injuries."
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