BICYCLE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

No Win No Fee – Cycle Accident Claims

Our specialist personal injury solicitors can provide no win no fee representation to anyone who has been injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver. They are experts in bringing bicycle accident compensation claims for personal injury sustained in a vehicle collision. We utilise the risk free no win no fee scheme and compensation is paid in full with no deductions. If you want to discuss a potential bicycle accident compensation claim with a solicitor just use the helpline and receive free no-nonsense advice on cycle accidents with no further obligation.

The Risks of Bike Riding – Bicycle Accidents

Drivers in the United Kingdom should be aware that it is not only drivers and passengers in vehicles who are at risk of being involved in a serious accident. Riding a cycle can be very dangerous and thousands of injured riders can testify to that fact when consideration is given to the number of bicycle accident compensation claims every year. Cyclists have the highest accident mortality and injury rate per kilometre travelled. In fact, a bicycle rider is 14 times more likely to be involved in an accident for every kilometre they ride than most other road users. Each year, more than 2,000 cyclists suffer serious injury due to road traffic accidents. An additional 20,000 less serious accidents are reported every year.

Obeying Traffic Laws

Drivers must be aware of bicycles, but cyclists also bear a responsibility for maintaining their safety. Most bicycle accident compensation claims involve a cycle being in collision with a car and its in a cyclists interests to stay safe on the road. Cyclists should wear reflective clothing and equip their bicycles with lights so as to be seen more clearly at night and in adverse weather conditions. Additionally, cyclists must follow the same traffic laws as those driving cars. They must obey traffic signals and properly indicate that they are about to turn. Cyclists shouldn't weave in and out of traffic. Those driving cars have a right to expect that any cyclists on the road will follow the rules. Cycling responsibly keeps everyone safe.

The Responsibilities of Cycle Riders

Riding a bike means taking on certain responsibilities, particularly if you intend to ride on the roads. Cyclists must take out an insurance policy to protect against theft. Household insurance may or may not cover the theft of your bike if it stolen from within your garage or outside your home. Particularly if your bicycle is your main mode transportation, this is not a risk you want to take. Always review the specifics of your insurance policy. Cyclists also need an insurance policy to protect them if they are involved in some type of accident. If you are the cause of the accident, you could be responsible for paying the victim a substantial amount of compensation. Without insurance, this money must come from your own pocket.

National Cycling Network

In order to make bike riding safer, Britain's National Cycling network was introduced by Culture Secretary Chris Smith in June of 2000. This network of roads created specifically for cyclists was initially 5000 miles long. It has been continuously expanded and is now 10,000 miles long. The roads run through the countryside and connect to major towns.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

If you are a cycle rider and have suffered personal injury in a vehicle collision you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to make a bicycle accident compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by another person. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.