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Cycling Accident Claims

Making a claim following a cycling injury

Cycling for some people is an everyday activity, for some people it for recreational fun and fitness, and others as an economically friendly method of travelling to and from work, or otherwise, but with all the freedom this method brings it also exposes the cyclist to its own perils, often leading to cycling accident claims in unfortunate circumstances.

Cycling Factsheet 2023

As you may notice from the above fact sheet, that in 2023 over 80 cyclists lost their lives, as another 4,000 incidents were reported to be of a serious injury, while approximately over 10,000 incidents were reported to be of whiplash injury.

Cycling accident compensation claims

Why Are Cyclists So Vulnerable On Our Roads?

Taking into consideration all other means of travel, it is clear that cyclist’s along with pedestrians remain among the most vulnerable group of road users, in that:

  • Cyclists are difficult to see and most times they are covered by vehicles, particularly heavy good’s vehicle while at junctions
  • Bicycles are limited in their movement and as such do not manoeuvrer as motor vehicles
  • Although there are various types of protection equipment cyclists can wear, cyclists are exposed to high impact injuries, where the equipment does not provide sufficient protection, possibly causing fracture injuries, along with neurological or mental health injuries, often leading to cycling accident claims
  • Parked vehicles opening their doors without looking expose cyclists to sudden dangers
  • In some cases, confusion, negligence or impatient drivers and in others, there are drivers who are simply breaking the law and causing consequential injury, making cycling accident claims common in such incidents.

In the event you were a pedestrian and looking for pedestrian-related accident claims, then visit our pedestrian accident claims service for more information.

Can I make a cycling accident claim?

There are certain requirements for making a cycling injury compensation claim and they listed as follows:

  1. The injury took place in the last 3 years
  2. Someone else or entity was responsible
  3. That someone else or entity owed you, but failed in their duty of care towards you

Many cycling accidents result in serious injuries, complications of recovery could cause a fraction of Claimants to endure long lasting impacts, and in some unfortunate cases to various parts of the body.

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What information will I need to provide?

Our experienced specialist team of cycling accident claims Solicitors or lawyers as some will call, will obtain from you what is required during your initial consultations. We have listed below different types of evidence that we will help you obtain, which could strengthen and support your claim for compensation:

  • Any information of the other party, such as their name and vehicle registration
  • Witness contact details
  • Pictures of the accident site if any, damage to your vehicle and any injury images
  • If the police attended, then the incident log number
  • CCTV or dashcam footage if available
  • Details of your GP along with any medical establishments attended
  • Copy receipts for expenses, like transport, medical treatment or rehabilitation, along with repairs to your bicycle, or bicycle equipment

How much compensation will I get?

This is a common question that most Claimants as, but you must consider various elements when it comes to calculating out how much compensation you could be awarded for a cycling accident injury claim.  You will need to take the following elements into consideration:

  • The type of injury you sustained
  • How severely you were hurt
  • Any loss of earnings
  • Any costs for travel to and from destinations for medical treatments along with any rehabilitation expenses you had to pay

It is also important to accept that each claim is differed, for example you could be awarded between £1,760.00 and £10,180.00 for a minor head injury, or between £9,970.00 and £128,320.00 in relation to a moderate to severe back injury.

Our Personal Injury Calculator does provide a relevant guide, but when discussing matters with our specialist cycle injury Solicitor, they will provide you the best chance of obtaining the compensation you are owed and once your medical evidence is finalised discuss the value of your claim in more depth.

Cycle accident claims

How We Work

Our team of personal injury Solicitors, will take the time to listen to your version of events, we will help you gather evidence.  We shall liaise with your GP and Hospital to obtain your medical records and the police for any available reports or logs.  Once we have your medical records in our possession, will arrange to have you examined to obtain medical legal evidence of your injury.

Our panel of expert cycling accident claim Solicitors will ensure you the best prospect in successfully obtaining the maximum compensation you are owed and effectively present your case in a logical, well prepared and professional manner.

No Win, No Fee

At RU1NJURED, we believe everyone should have access to justice.  Therefore, our panel personal injury Solicitors offer a No Win No Fee payment arrangement, which allows them to pursue a claim for compensation without risking large sums of your money in the process.

To get a better idea of how much compensation you could be eligible for and your chances of success, contact RU1NJURED on 0800 955 18 27, or click the GET IN TOUCH link below to be taken to our enquiry form to arrange a call back at a time that suits you.