Bicycle Incidents
Cycling is an important activity for many people, both as a hobby and a form of transport. Many parties have a duty of care protecting the safety of cyclists. When this duty is neglected, the results of a cycling injury can be devastating and can include serious injury and even death.
With cycle use on the increase, it’s not surprising that numbers of cycling accidents and subsequent cycling injury compensation claims have seen an increase. Sadly, about 150 cyclists are killed each year whilst fifteen times this number are seriously injured. Cycling is an activity where the risk of serious personal injury is much higher than for other road users.
- Cycling accidents and subsequent injury claims can arise from the actions of other road users; the condition or design of the road or even faulty equipment.
If you think you have a claim as a result of a cycling accident contact the team here at Alkers Solicitors today and one of our specialist road traffic accident solicitors will be happy to advise you regarding the validity of your claim.
For more information about making a cycle or bicycle accident compensation claim, contact us on freephone 0800 00 55 44, or via the enquiry form.
‘No win, no fee’ Compensation
We operate on a strictly ‘no win, no fee’ basis, meaning our clients are able to keep 100% of the compensation awarded by the court. Our aim is to help our clients get the compensation they deserve following cycle accidents, helping them to cover medical fees and possibly household bills during their recovery period.
Car drivers have insurance companies to fall back on if they have an accident and often cyclists feel they are on their own. However, if you have been involved in a cycling accident that wasn’t your fault you can still make a claim. Even if you have been injured by a vehicle that leaves the scene of the accident or is uninsured, or if you are injured because of an unidentified spillage, we will follow up your compensation claim with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
If you hit a pothole or a defective road surface, we will pursue a claim against the relevant Highways Authority on your behalf. If the local authority responsible knew of the defect and did not repair it, or was not carrying out regular inspections of the road, you could make a successful cycle/bicycle accident compensation claim.
In addition to claiming compensation for injuries we can also include your losses and expenses in your claim, for example:
- Cost of replacement/repairs to your bicycle;
- Cost of replacement cycle helmet;
- Cost of replacement/repair clothing and accessories;
- Loss of earnings;
- Travelling expenses which otherwise would not have been incurred;
- Physiotherapy or other rehabilitation treatment;
- Private medical treatment if that is your choice.
Our thoroughly experienced road traffic accident lawyers will be available for information, advice and reassurance throughout the course of your claim. Here at Alkers we understand the importance of providing excellent customer service during what can be a traumatic time.
Contact a specialist cycling accident solicitor today on freephone 0800 00 55 44 or via the enquiry form, and kick-start your ‘no win, no fee’ claim today.
