When it comes to driving most people think that the most hazardous thing we could find is another driver. While in many situations this is true, unfortunately in some situations it isn't. There are many external forces which could cause potential hazards on the road, over which we have absolutely no control. Some of these hazards are caused by nature but in many cases they are man-made, and if you are injured as the result of a hazard which has been negligently left on the road then you may be eligible for a compensation claim.

There are many hazards that we can find on the road, but some of the most dangerous include snow or ice hazards that have not been cleared, items that have been dropped or spilt by another vehicle or potholes which have not been filled in.

While weather problems are something that just has to be dealt with, they are predictable. It's the unpredictable nature of obstacles on the road that can pose a far greater problem to unaware drivers.

Vehicles which are transporting goods can also cause a potential problem as they could drop their goods over the road which could cause a potential hazard to any road user who either runs into them or swerves into another car while trying to avoid them.

Wherever you travel as roads continue to degrade potholes become an increasing problem. In general the council is responsible for ensuring that all potholes are properly treated and if you have been involved in an accident with a pothole that has not been treated you could be eligible to make a claim.