Cycling Accident Claims
A cycling accident, whether it is minor or extreme, can leave you with long-term injuries and psychological effects. We acknowledge that as a cyclist you are a vulnerable road user amidst car ridden traffic. Whilst you are vigilant and wary of your actions as a cyclist, you cannot control the inattentive actions of someone else. Such negligent actions can lead to cycling accidents with devastating results and give cause to a claim for compensation.
ELIGIBILITY
A cycling accident claim can be incurred if a cyclist has been injured and/or had their bicycle damaged in an accident which was due to the negligence of a third party. We can help you understand the requisite conditions and legal provisions governing these claims.
Cyclists can be involved in accidents with the biggest of vehicles, such as a lorry, or simply a child running across their path. Whatever the cause, the results of a cycling accident can be significantly traumatic.
Following an accident, as an injured cyclist you may be entitled to claim compensation successfully if the cause of the accident can be attributed to the lack of due care and attention of the third party.
Common situations causing cycling accidents are:
- Driver’s negligence – where the third party is a driver of a motor vehicle who is at fault.
- Poor road conditions – Potholes and road defects can cause accidents. Local council would be at fault for this.
- Defective equipment – faulty equipment can cause accidents and injuries; it must be proved it is a manufacturing or services fault.
- Vehicle doors opening – drivers or passengers opening doors without checking if it safe to do so.
We advise you to seek professional advice from our medical negligence experts as soon as possible.
If the road traffic accident claim is in relation to:
A minor: They have up until their 18th Birthday. From the 18th birthday they have a further 3 years to make a claim until they are 21.
An adult: You have 3 years from the date of accident to claim as that is when your limitation period will end.
Every claim is different from the other, each claim has its own circumstances and situations where they need to be followed up properly and thoroughly. How much you will end up receiving depends on many factors such as:
- The severity and extent of the injuries
- Expenses incurred as a result of the accident, including hospital bills, medication, rehabilitation costs, and any future medical care needs.
- Financial loses; lost wages or loss of earnings
- The pain, suffering and potential losses you’re likely to incur in the future.
Our specialists are here to make sure that maximum compensation is achieved with no stone unturned and will not rest assured until they deemed to have done everything possible.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIM TO SETTLE?
Each claim must be considered upon its own merits. We must obtain relevant evidence in relation to the incident to ascertain a form of admission from the third party, these situations can cause delays. Therefore, whilst we are unable to provide a time frame, we do promise to ensure the claim is dealt with in a prompt and professional manner.
WOULD YOU ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT?
We are not here only to just recover compensation for the negligence of someone else’s actions, we are here to also ensure that you are adequately looked at, cared for, and made sure that you are on the right path to recovery. Money can only go so far if you are still suffering, so we will do our best to align you with the best medical professionals out there to maximise your chances of recovery.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO MAKE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee Basis. This means that you won’t pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful at the end. Most legal fees will be covered by the third party and the rest will only be deducted from your compensation award. All this will be formally discussed and agreed with you prior to proceeding forwards with your claim.
CAN I CLAIM IF I AM PARTIALLY AT FAULT?
Each accident has its own merits, with some accidents you can place fault within each party.
Although you may believe that you were at partial fault for the accident, more often or not within the legal road laws, you may very well not have been. It is always worth having a conversation with us in regard to situations like this, we offer free consultations for these matters.