Should you have a cycling accident, and it is not your fault but in fact due to the negligence of a third party, you may be able to make a personal injury claim against the third party. Commonly cycling accidents are due to observational failures, either by the cyclist or the motorist. Should your accident have been due to your lack of observation, be you the cyclist or the motorist, you will be deemed at fault. Other causes of accidents:
- Pedestrians
- Potholes
- Motorcycles
- Buses
- Cars
- Lorries
How Much Compensation Will I Receive?
Compensation will be calculated on the following criteria:
- On the basis of the injuries you have sustained – the more serious the injuries the higher the amount of compensation you are offered will be. How the injury has affected your life in the long term will be taken into account.
- The damage to your bike – compensation will be given for repairs to your bike or for a replacement bike.
- The financial losses incurred due to medical expenses – to make sure you are receive the correct amount in compensation for medical expenses; you may find that keeping receipts for any prescription and for payments for treatment such as physiotherapy will ensure you receive the correct figure. Should you need long term care, your situation will be assessed and you will receive compensation which takes this and any adaptations needed in your home into account. Furthermore, loss of earnings will be reimbursed to you, depending on how long you have had to take off work due to your injuries or compensation due to incapacity to continue with your previous employment following the accident.
- Alternative transport – if you usually use your bike as your main form of transport – perhaps to commute to work – you can claim compensation for the cost of using another form of transport, such as the bus, the tube, train or the costs of running a car for the time taken to replace your bike or when your injury hindered you from riding your bicycle.
How Do I Claim?
Claiming is incredibly simple; just enter into your claim in the time up to three years following the date of the accident. Find a solicitor who specialises in personal injury claims as they will be able to give you the best advice possible and will offer a no win no fee claims process. This means that you will not have to pay any legal fees whether you win or lose your case.
Contact Us
Get in touch with Freeman Harris today to make your cycling accident claim. Call 0207 790 7311 or fill in an online enquiry. All enquiries are completely free and no obligation.
