04-03-16, 12:31 AM
Quote:If anyone were to have an accident on it then the council would be liable and could have a claim made against them for damages. It's not much use when you're lying in the road in pain but at least you'll have some comeback.
I think it depends how recently it was reported. If it was 5 minutes before they probably couldn't be regarded as 'negligent' in not clearing it or putting up warning signs.