Bike Accident Claims

Bicycle riders are much more vulnerable due to their lack of protection and low visibility on the road. Thousands of cyclists are killed or injured in the UK each year, often through little fault of their own and could be entitled to compensation.


Despite this, the Government are encouraging more and more people to use bicycles as a method of transportation due to the environmentally friendly benefits. Though this will inevitably mean that the amount of accidents involving cyclists is set to increase each year.


Avoiding a Cycle Accident



There are various things one could do to reduce the risk of a bicycle accident, including:

 

  • Increasing the visibility of yourself and your bike.
  • Using bike lights in poor visibility.
  • Wearing suitable protection, e.g. a helmet.
  • Correct and efficient use of arm signals.
  • Completing the Cycling Proficiency Test.
  • Learning the Highway Code.


However, often accidents involving bicycles are caused by negligence or carelessness of other road users and are unavoidable.

Bicycle Injury Compensation



It is estimated that up to 90% of cyclist casualties are not reported, particularly if it is a bicycle only accident, an off-road incident or when the victim is a child. If you have suffered an injury as a cyclist that wasn’t your fault then you can claim compensation. If your accident involved a driver that has not been located or has no valid insurance, you can still make a claim. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) will pay compensation to innocent victims in these cases. If you have been injured due to the disrepair of a highway or a dangerous junction then it is the fault of the authorities and you can make a cycle accident claim against them. Motorists are protected by their insurers in the event of an accident, however cyclists do not have this luxury and that is where Lawson Taylor can help. We will help you through the entire process of your bicycle injury claim on a No Win No Fee basis and guarantee that you will keep 100% Compensation.

We advise that you contact us as soon as possible following the accident, so our specialist personal injury solicitors can gather witness statements and evidence before they are irretrievable. Call Lawson Taylor today for advice and information on making a bike accident claim.