Public rights of way

If you have been involved in an accident whilst using a public right of way and believe the accident could have been prevented by the local authority, you may be able to make a personal injury claim against the county council.

YouClaim’s team of specialist solicitors can help you pursue an injury claim to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve to pay for treatment and medical care. For a free consultation call us today 0800 10 757 95 or fill in an online enquiry form.

Rights of way - The law

According to The National England website pub rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways and byways are the responsibility of the local highway authority, that being the departments who should maintain safety aspects of the paths. This maintenance should include upkeep, signing, improving and diverting rights of way within their area of jurisdiction.

In the event of an accident

If you have been injured while on a walk path, it can significantly improve the vadility of your case by providing the following:

• The exact location of the accident or incident
• Get the time, date and weather conditions on the day of the accident
• Write the location and if possible take photographs of the area
• Take as much detail as you can of those responsible for the accident

How we can help

YouClaim can put you in touch with our experienced personal injury solicitors’ who will make a compensation claim on your behalf on a no win, no fee basis, meaning that you are protected from legal costs in the event your claim is unsuccessful. 

All our solicitors have years of experience and are governed by the exacting standards demanded by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Contact YouClaim

If you have been injured as a result of walking along an under-maintained public footpath or right of way, contact us today on 0800 10 757 95 or fill in an online enquiry form and we will call you back at the time to suit you.