Pothole damage - personal details request
In August I had the misfortune to damage an alloy wheel, tyre and tracking geometry when I accidentally ran into one of Sheffields notorious 'pot holes' in the highway. I have completed the claim forms sent by the organisation, which apparently is set up within the local authority under the name of Amey.
However they have now demanded that I forward my driving licence, insurance details, MoT certificate, proof of ownership, and service records before they will process the claim. Surely these details can be found on the DVLA database - but more to the point, as far as I am aware, they have no legal authority to demand these documents, as they have no bearing whatsoever on my claim against their defective road.
However they have now demanded that I forward my driving licence, insurance details, MoT certificate, proof of ownership, and service records before they will process the claim. Surely these details can be found on the DVLA database - but more to the point, as far as I am aware, they have no legal authority to demand these documents, as they have no bearing whatsoever on my claim against their defective road.
Asked on 6 November 2012 by Stuart402111
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If you don't want the claim to be processed then don't send them. If you do want it to be processed, send them.
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