Pothole damage claims - Find a freedom of information request

1. In the last financial year (2021/22)

(a) how much money was paid as compensation for property damage and personal injury caused by potholes (please include legal expenses)

(b) how many individual claims did this represent?

2. Please tell me the value of the biggest claim settled in 2021/22, and the location of the pothole that caused the incident.

Please provide a brief description of the incident (e.g. cyclist fell off bike going over pothole and broke their leg).

If possible, please break up the cost of the claim between compensation paid and legal expenses.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  

1. (a) Total amount paid £900,876.87.

    (b) Total amount of Claims 2,342.

2. Largest claim at £90,682.52, defect was on the A15 Selby