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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My thanks to a couple on the "Why? " thread....
With regards to snow clearance..... The Government website states the following:
" You can clear snow and ice from pavements yourself. It’s unlikely that you’ll be sued or held responsible if someone is injured on a path or pavement if you’ve cleared it carefully."
This is followed by practical methodology....
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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""if you have cleared it carefully..." is the phrase which is key in preventing civil action.... "
Some court will rule in favour of the victim and say wasn't careful enough |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...  "
You wouldn't get anything off me, if you fall on public path then sue the council who IS responsible for the path, including ensuring the path is safe to walk on |
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...
If not.... I will come and massage the affected area....  "
why thank you but one doesn't go oot when the white stuffs on the ground...I hibernate ....but you could do my neck twisted that yesterday morning just turning in my bed....and its still stiff and painful  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well "
They haven't even done that this week, I rang the council, was told roads too bad in my area, my response was, maybe they should send the fritters out..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...
You wouldn't get anything off me, if you fall on public path then sue the council who IS responsible for the path, including ensuring the path is safe to walk on
Im saying id get 250 quid from you been framed for filming it.... was jesting..maybe too early for it...crawls back under duvet with my warped soh....  "
Ahh with you now, too early for me lol
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By (user no longer on site)
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To my mind I am responsible for the path leading from my front door to the pavement, but as it's my property you enter it at your own risk. I wouldn't clear the pavement as it's not my responsibility, plus I know there's dog shit buried under that snow so fook that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...
You wouldn't get anything off me, if you fall on public path then sue the council who IS responsible for the path, including ensuring the path is safe to walk on
Im saying id get 250 quid from you been framed for filming it.... was jesting..maybe too early for it...crawls back under duvet with my warped soh....
Ahh with you now, too early for me lol
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Passes a very large brew to wake up miss.... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well
They haven't even done that this week, I rang the council, was told roads too bad in my area, my response was, maybe they should send the fritters out....."
Fritters... ??? Youll be getting Spam E-mails next.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well
They haven't even done that this week, I rang the council, was told roads too bad in my area, my response was, maybe they should send the fritters out.....
Fritters... ??? Youll be getting Spam E-mails next.... "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...
If not.... I will come and massage the affected area....
why thank you but one doesn't go oot when the white stuffs on the ground...I hibernate ....but you could do my neck twisted that yesterday morning just turning in my bed....and its still stiff and painful "
You'd trust my hands round your neck....???  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"To my mind I am responsible for the path leading from my front door to the pavement, but as it's my property you enter it at your own risk. I wouldn't clear the pavement as it's not my responsibility, plus I know there's dog shit buried under that snow so fook that. "
But the woman that posted dog poo thread will be out to clean that up lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
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That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well
They haven't even done that this week, I rang the council, was told roads too bad in my area, my response was, maybe they should send the fritters out....."
Gritters bloody auto iPhone carrot lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"so if u leave it and someone falls?
I know I get 250 quid off ybf...
If not.... I will come and massage the affected area....
why thank you but one doesn't go oot when the white stuffs on the ground...I hibernate ....but you could do my neck twisted that yesterday morning just turning in my bed....and its still stiff and painful
You'd trust my hands round your neck....??? "
Yes  |
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""if you have cleared it carefully..." is the phrase which is key in preventing civil action....
Some court will rule in favour of the victim and say wasn't careful enough"
I doubt it as that would open the flood gates then. The same reason as to why the would never entertain a case against a first aider who broke simenes ribs giving then CPR, sometimes common sense does prevail. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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""if you have cleared it carefully..." is the phrase which is key in preventing civil action....
Some court will rule in favour of the victim and say wasn't careful enough
I doubt it as that would open the flood gates then. The same reason as to why the would never entertain a case against a first aider who broke simenes ribs giving then CPR, sometimes common sense does prevail. "
There is two known cases in my area where first aider has been successfully sued, first case company stepped in and paid compensation out, second case a lot more serious, as first aider administrated epipen in wrong area which resulted in fatality. First aider was found guilty at court, and case is currently undergoing appeal |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Every highway authority in England has a legal duty to make sure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that your safety using roads and footpaths is not endangered by snow or ice.
This legal obligation is contained in Highways Act 1980. In particular Section 41(1A) and Section 150. Most highway authorities will have their own Highway Network Management Plan."
That which is reasonable being the key phrase in all duty of care legislation.... |
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The reality and practicalities of suing someone or an organisation are not as straightforward as no win no fee companies would have you believe. Even very genuine cases where clear negligence has been established by the HSE can be extremely difficult, stressful and time consuming to pursue. The fear of litigation is far greater than the likelihood of it happening. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The reality and practicalities of suing someone or an organisation are not as straightforward as no win no fee companies would have you believe. Even very genuine cases where clear negligence has been established by the HSE can be extremely difficult, stressful and time consuming to pursue. The fear of litigation is far greater than the likelihood of it happening."
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"Hence the phrase " if you have cleared it carefully" in other words you could think its done carefully, the person that has fell may well disagree and sue anyway.
Shouldn't councils do it, isn't that one of the things we pay an extortionate amount of council tax for!
.
That's only for emptying your bin and thay don't do that very well
They haven't even done that this week, I rang the council, was told roads too bad in my area, my response was, maybe they should send the fritters out.....
Fritters... ??? Youll be getting Spam E-mails next.... "
I haven't been able to post for giggling!
But I agree, the main paths should be done by the council, but because of cuts, they are struggling to do even side roads and are asking us to clear the section of path in front of our houses. As I live at the end of the road, I have a hell of a bit to clear - I just gritted it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cleared mine and my elderly neighbours including their drive.
Id rather help them out instead of worrying about being sued, if I get sued I'll reconsider how helpful I am in the future  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can we just clarify (again) NO ONE has ever been sued successfully for this!!!! It's a Britain's gone mad approach which is often evidenced by poor journalism, gossip and misunderstanding. Talking to your mate down the pub is not evidence, it's gossip. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
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Dishwasher salt works wonders. Just get the cheap stuff from a pound shop. I've never had a problem with it.
People who sue? Please - doubtful they would win. Did they not notice it was icy and cold? How did the snow take them by surprise? They are responsible for how prepared they are and should take care. |
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By *ohohoWoman
over a year ago
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Oh my goodness I feel like the world is going mad. If we all cleared in front of our houses it would not take long, I even clear the neighbours across the road. the threat of being sued is there for most things, but if you let that stop you what an anti social and boring life we would all lead.
Sounds like an excuse for laziness for some. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"But who decide's who ahs carefully cleared the pavement? A good or even dodgy solicitor would take that case "
NO they wouldn't! It's never happened ever not once! |
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