About Motorbike Accident Claims
Our experienced road traffic accident solicitors will help you with any claims you may have to make after your motorbike accident. In 2019 alone, there were 336 motorcyclists were killed due to a motoring accident. All road users should feel safe, including motorcycle users. However, sadly users of motorcycles and cycles are the most vulnerable road users and are in the most danger of being involved in an accident. Therefore, we highly recommend you contact Solicitors On Your Side if you have been hurt in a road traffic accident whilst riding a motorcycle. Our experienced solicitors will help you get the highest possible compensation for your accident.
Why are Motorcyclists most vulnerable on the road?
There is a range of reasons why motorcyclists are more vulnerable on the road. These include:
- Motorcycles are a lot smaller than other vehicles. This makes them harder to be seen when on the road. Especially when they are filtering through traffic or overtaking.
- Motorcyclists are more prone to be affected by weather impacts. Because of their size; motorcycle users are a lot more likely to be affected by changes in weather such as wind and rain. That means that road users should be extra careful around motorcyclists, especially in weather conditions such as; rain, snow, ice, fog etc.
- Motorcyclists are affected more by road conditions. Potholes and dangerous road conditions are more likely to affect motorcyclists because of their size. They are more likely to avoid potholes and swerve onto the road. Larger motor users should treat motorcycle users like any motor vehicle and give them the appropriate distance and spacing.
If you are a motorcycle user and have been injured due to someone else’s behaviour or error on the road, we highly recommend you contact Solicitors On Your Side to get the highest compensation possible.
Types of motorcycle injury claims
There is a range of things that motorcycle users can claim if they have been hurt on the road due to someone’s negligent behaviour. The list can be never-ending; however, the most popular ones include:
- Crashes due to careless and dangerous driving of the larger motor vehicles. This includes dangerous overtaking and tailgating; leading to crashes.
- Road and weather conditions. When motorcycles swerve onto the road to avoid dangers; leading to crashes if larger motor users are not giving the motorcycle enough space.
How can road users ensure that motorcyclists are safe on the road?
It is the road users’ responsibility to ensure that everyone is safe on the roads. Both motorcyclists and larger motor users must enforce the correct behaviour to maintain safety for everyone. Road users such as car, lorry and van drivers should treat motorcyclists like any other road user, leaving them plenty of space when overtaking or driving behind them.
Motorcyclists, on the other hand, should try and make themselves as visible as possible, using Hi-Vis vests and using their headlights always. They should also use correct clothing and helmets when driving.
What Should I do if I’ve been injured in a motoring accident?
If you have been injured in a motoring accident, we highly recommend you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side now. We will ensure to gather the correct evidence so that you can get the highest possible compensation for your case. There is a range of things that you need to provide to ensure that your case is successful. There is a range of evidence you can provide, and the more you provide, the more likely you are to have a successful claim.
Evidence to include:
- Photographs of your injuries, your vehicle and the scene of the accident.
- Video footage, dash-cam or CCTV footage.
- Witnesses – keep their details.
- Police reports.
- Medical reports.
- Diary Events – Keep a log.
- Receipts for any expenditure afterwards.
We advise that you don’t have to provide all of these for a successful case, but the more evidence you provide the better.
How can we help?
Our experience in road traffic accidents will help you make a successful claim after being injured in a road traffic accident. We will treat your case in the most professional way ensuring that you feel comfortable conveying your story in the best way. We will help gather any necessary information to help back up your case and increase the chances of getting correct compensation. We will ensure that your process is run smoothly in the most stress-free and easy way, enabling you to get back to your daily life in no time.
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