Bike Accident Claims

Much of what is said in our Road Traffic Accidents section will apply to cyclists but at Aequitas Legal we are more than aware that cycling accidents require special attention.

As vulnerable road users, the injuries suffered by a cyclist can often be serious but your cycling accident, however serious, is important to us. We take great pleasure in getting the right result for cyclists! Whether you are a leisure rider, commuter, serious roadie or mountain biker, we can help. We understand that getting you and your bike back on the road is often very important.

We have solicitors who are mad-keen cyclists themselves and so understand the issues involved in cycling accidents. Whether you have been involved in a road traffic accident caused by another road user or due to a pothole, or whether your accident is due to equipment or component failure, we can help and advise you.

Our cycling claims solicitors keep up to date with developments in the world of cycling. They understand the arguments which insurance companies often try to raise to lower compensation pay-outs. These include issues surrounding helmet law and reflective clothing, lighting etc. Our cycling claims solicitors will tackle these issues for you to get the best outcome possible.

Example of cases:

We acted for a cyclist who was knocked off his bike by a driver who negligently pulled out of a side road. We helped the client obtain an interim payment to replace his bike, which was his regular mode of transport, and obtained more at court for his injuries than the amount being offered by the other side.

We are currently acting for a keen road cyclist who was knocked off his brand new carbon road bike when a car driver opened his door into our client. Our client suffered a fractured collarbone as a result for which he has received an operation.

We are also acting for a young cyclist who was thrown from his bike when he hit a dangerous pothole in the road. He damaged his front teeth badly and will require future dental treatment. We are challenging the Council for failing to maintain the road sufficiently.

Even if you are knocked down or run off the road by a hit and run driver, which happened to Nick Harrison, our specialist cycling claims Solicitor, we can help.

There are ways in which you can help your cycling claim from the get-go. Please read the tips below:

• Report the accident to the police urgently, particularly if the driver responsible drives away without stopping;
• Take down details of the offending vehicle car registration, driver name, address and telephone number and, if possible, details of any witnesses to your accident;
• If your accident was due to hitting a pothole on a road, take photographs as soon as possible of the offending hole or other defect/problem with the road. Photographs with measurements of the pothole are even better. Be sure to make a note of the number or name of property outside which the defect is located and ideally photographs of the area to help the Council identify the location of the defect.
• Take photographs of any damage to your bike and clothing and keep the damaged items for assessment;
• Get a couple of repair quotes from your local bike shop or the shop where you bought the bike including a report confirming the pre-accident value of your bike;
• Keep any repair receipts and receipts for replacement clothing, helmet and any other items;
• Take photographs of any grazes, cuts and bruises as soon as possible after the accident;
• Go to the hospital or your GP as soon as you can to get advice and treatment on your injuries.

Speak to us here at Aequitas Legal as soon as possible so that we can advise you on your claim and ensure that you are gathering the necessary evidence to give you the best possible chance of winning your case!