No win, no fee cycling accident compensation claims
Be represented by a highly-experienced cycling accident lawyer at no upfront cost to you. Under our No Win, No Fee agreement you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of the compensation awarded if your case is successful.
Cycling accident compensation claims
Cycling is a healthy and cost effective way to travel but inattentive drivers and poorly maintained roads can cause serious accidents.
The most common causes of cycling accident claims we see at Hudgell Solicitors are:
- Cyclists being knocked off their bikes by other road users.
- Poorly maintained roads and cycle lanes.
- Oil spillages and debris being left in the road.
Should you or a loved one be injured in a cycling accident which wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a cycling accident claim for compensation.
Cycling accident specialists
We take all cycling accidents seriously, working hard to secure compensation for you and your family.
For many people, making a cycling accident claim can be a daunting process, so we’re here to help by offering professional advice and support throughout.
- Our specialist lawyers can help you claim the best possible compensation.
- Our lawyers are dedicated to helping with your recovery and gaining access to any rehabilitation or specialist treatment you may need.
- The vast majority of our cases are settled successfully for clients without the need to go to court.
- We are committed to supporting clients on ‘hard to win’ cases many other firm refuse to take on.
Making a cycling accident claim
Our dedicated team have helped thousands of cyclists get the compensation they deserve and we will:
- Assess your bike accident claim and gather information, contact any witnesses or obtain police reports if necessary to help support your claim and build up a case.
- Assess your medical, rehabilitation, or ongoing support needs. We also liaise with the insurer of the responsible party to make sure that any ongoing medical support or rehabilitation is provided as soon as possible.
- Work out your cycle accident compensation to cover medical costs, ongoing rehabilitation, damage to your bike, and loss of earnings to give you financial stability now and going forward.
Why claim compensation?
If you or a loved one has been involved in a cycling accident compensation can help cover the cost of ongoing care and loss of earnings.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers can secure maximum compensation for those injured.
For a free consultation about your claim, get in touch today.
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How to make a cycling accident claim
Make a claim in six easy steps
Free Initial Advice
Call our personal injury solicitors and lawyers, request a callback or complete our online claim form and we will assess whether we think you have a claim.
Funding
We will help you to decide how best to fund your claim. Usually, we will be able to offer you a No win, No fee agreement.
Letter Of Claim
We will send a letter to your opponent with details of your claim, setting out why we think they are at fault.
Obtain Medical Records & Medical Reports
We will request copies of your medical records and instruct a medical expert to prepare a report about the extent of your injuries.
Prepare Claim Valuation
We will put together a schedule of loss setting out the losses you have incurred and the extent of the injuries you have sustained.
Negotiate Settlement
We will send all the evidence to your opponent inviting their settlement proposals. If we cannot agree a reasonable settlement, we will prepare court proceedings.
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FAQs
Do I qualify for a cycling accident claim?
If your cycling accident took place within the last three years, and was caused by a negligent driver or some other factor that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a claim.
Once you get in touch with our team of cycle accident lawyers, they will be able to assess your case and see if it would be possible to make a claim.
You can also make a bike accident claim on behalf of a loved one if they have been injured, or if sadly they have been killed in a cycling accident.
How much compensation can I expect for a cycling accident claim?
There are no standard amounts for compensation pay-outs, and it’s all down to the specific circumstances of your cycling accident claim.
The amount that could be awarded depends on many different factors, from the nature of your injuries to the financial costs of medical care and loss of income.
A successful compensation claim will take into account any pain and suffering as a result of your cycling accident, but can also help cover the cost of any treatment, physiotherapy and rehabilitation support you may need to get you back to good health.
Our expert cycle accident solicitors will go over every detail of your case to ensure the amount asked for provides fair compensation.
As well as your injuries, other factors that will be taken into account include:
- Current and ongoing medical care.
- The cost of adapting your home as a result of long-lasting injury.
- Damage or replacement of your bicycle or other personal belongings.
- Lost income because of absence from work or unemployment because of your injuries.
What if I didn’t get the details of the driver who caused my injuries or they are not insured?
If you’ve been hit by an uninsured driver, or someone who failed to stop following an accident, you may still be able to make a personal injury claim for the injuries you sustained against the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). This is an organisation which deals with claims by victims of accidents where either the offending driver cannot be traced, or, if identified, turns out to be uninsured.
Our team has handled many claims through the MIB, including securing a £22,500 damages settlement for a client left with injuries after an uninsured driver clipped the back of his car, causing it to mount the kerb and crash head on into a lamppost.
Our team also secured compensation for a pedestrian injured when struck by a van which drove off after dragging him to the ground as he was waiting to cross the road.
What if I was partly to blame for the accident or my own injuries?
If you have sustained injuries and believe you may have been at fault, it is still worth discussing your case with a solicitor, as there may be the possibility of negotiating a ‘split liability’ claim.
It is not always the case that road traffic accidents are 100% one party’s fault, and the civil law recognises this.
We’ve secured vital financial compensation for many clients in cases where the injured party has had to accept some of the blame for the accident happening, or for the injuries they have suffered.
This, for example, includes cases where people have been injured when not wearing their seatbelt. The general rule in such cases is that the compensation will be reduced by 25% to reflect ‘contributory negligence’ for not taking this mandatory safety precaution.
How long after a road traffic accident should I make a claim?
Time limits do apply to road traffic accident claims and usually you have three years from the date of the accident to issue proceedings in relation to your claim.
It is very much in your interests to pursue a claim sooner rather than later. This is why speaking to one of our road traffic accident team today can make all the difference.
Your lawyer’s aim will be to ensure you make the best recovery possible and seek the compensation you deserve for any pain and suffering, loss of income, rehabilitation requirements, and in the most serious cases, accommodation and specialist equipment needs.
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