Cumbria County Council has revealed that the amount of compensation paid out in 2009 for damage to cars caused by potholes was over £600,000.
More than half of that figure was paid directly to claimants, whilst the rest was spent on legal fees to settle many of the accident claims.
The winter frezze, which resulted in a higher than normal amount of ice and snow, led to a significant number of potholes forming on the roads across the UK.
The increased number of potholes has caused even more car damage and road accidents nationwide than usual.
Cumbria County Council, in line with many other councils, set aside a large amount of money – three million pounds – to help cover the cost of road repairs.
Elsewhere, in the Worcestershire area, the local council has reported that more than four thousand dangerous holes were found in the roads.
