A claim for accident compensation has been launched by a South Tyneside mother, after her daughter sustained injuries when she tripped over a pothole on her way home from school.
Single mum Donna Taylor,33, from Biddick Hall in South Shields, whose eight year old daughter Levy suffered bruising and swelling after her trip, claims that South Tyneside Council had been made cognizant of dangerous potholes but had failed to take any remedial action.
After seeking legal advice Ms Taylor is now seeking compensation from the council, claiming that they had been negligent by not filling in the potholes.
Claiming the negligence of unattended potholes on the part of council, Ms Taylor is now seeking compensation from the council.