What Should I Do If the Pothole Causes Damage to My Vehicle?

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If a pothole has caused damage to your vehicle, you may be eligible to make an insurance claim against the council. To do this, you will need to gather certain information and submit a claim.

Here’s a checklist of what you need to provide:

Required Information
Your full name, address, and contact details
Precise location and date/time of the incident
Detailed explanation of the incident
Description of damage, injuries, or loss suffered
Any Police or Fire Service involvement (including incident numbers)
Witness information (with their consent)
Supporting evidence (e.g., photographs, estimates of repair costs)

To report the pothole, you should contact Nottinghamshire County Council directly using their online forms here.

Make sure to document everything properly as claims are thoroughly investigated. If you need more details on making a claim, you can check the insurance claims section of the Mansfield council website.