Motorcycle Accidents Claims

Common Personal Injury Questions What can you make a claim for?

• What can you make a claim for?

  Your motorbike accident claim compensation amount will take into account financial losses such as medical bills and loss of earnings as well as assessing a compensation amount on the basis of your psychological and physical injuries following the motorbike accident.

• How long will the personal Injury claim take?

  All cases are different, and the more complicated the matter, the longer it takes to settle a claim.

  Generally, a road traffic accident claim can take between 4 to 9 months, while accident at work  claims can take 6 to 9 months.

  Medical negligence are more complicated so the claims can 12 to 36 months, if not more.

  Once you discuss the matter with us, we will inform you about the length of your matter.

• Do you work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis for a personal injury claim?

  Yes, we offer a ‘no win, no fee’ personal injury service.

• How do I choose a personal injury solicitor?

  In choosing a Personal Injury Solicitors, you do not need to choose a firm close to where you live, and it is always best to search for a firm that is established within a field of personal injury you are looking for. The firm should  be active for many years as making a claim for personal injury is specialist area of law and your case would be best served by a firm well versed in the rules and procedure governing personal injury matter – You should also look out for client reviews and testimonials, ideally from an independent source, as this would give you insight into the level of service provided.

• How much of the claim do you keep?

  When deciding to begin your claim with us, you will be given a copy of the Conditional Fee Agreement to read and sign. As you will notice, our fees will never be more than 25% of the total compensation.

  Additionally, you will be asked to purchase ATE (After the Event Insurance), which will cover your legal fees if your case goes to trial.

• What is an interim payment?

  An interim payment is an advance payment payed by the defendant to the claimant, which will be deducted from the total compensation. You can receive an interim payment before your claim has been settled when it is needed urgently.

• How do I prove I was injured? Will I have to attend a medical appointment?

  There are numerous ways to prove that you have suffered injuries from a road traffic accident. Firstly, your solicitor will request your medical records, which can show that you have visited your GP after the accident to seek medical assistance. Similarly, hospital records can show that your injuries required urgent medical care.
  Additionally, your solicitor will arrange an appointment with a medical expert who will assess your injuries and draft a medical report. The findings of this report will be essential to show the extend and severity of your injuries.

• Can I claim against an uninsured or untraced driver?

  It is possible to claim against an uninsured or untraced driver via the MIB or Motor Insurers’ Bureau. After the claim has been submitted, the MIB will investigate the circumstances of your accident and if they decide that you were not at fault you will receive compensation. Those funds are raised from insured drivers’ contributions.

• Can I receive help with treatment costs?

  Any necessary treatment, such as physiotherapy, will be arranged by us and discussed with the defendant’s insurers who will cover the costs, as long as the price for the service offered is reasonable.