Potholes and cracks in the surface of the road pose a real risk of accidents and injury to the cyclist and are a common cause of bike accidents.

Photographs are a useful way of recording the cause of an accident and most mobile phones have this facility enabling this to be done, if possible, at the time of the accident.

The following guide shows how to measuring the depth of a defect for the purposes of making a claim.

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If you have been injured in a cycle accident caused by defect in the road call Macks Solicitors for immediate legal advice without obligation.