Pothole road accident claims rise by 600%
Posted by Richard Sinclair
The number of claims for pothole damage to vehicle car bulbs, windscreens and other fittings on Britains roads has soared by 600 per cent, it has been claimed.
Estimates from AA Insurance suggest that insurers fork out £2.85 million per month for pothole claims.
Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance explained that this is equivalent to about 1,900 claims.
He added: "But thats just the tip of the iceberg, because it takes serious damage to make it worth insurance claim.
"Garages and tyre centres are dealing with countless thousands of punctured tyres, damaged tracking or broken springs which dont justify making a claim."
In January, motorists were warned about the threat of invisible potholes by Potholes.co.uk, which claims that a combination of wet weather conditions and the hazards has been accompanied by a rise in accidents.
The website claims that potholes filled with water are harder for drivers to spot, until it is too late.
