What is a cyclist or motorbike injury?
A cyclist or motorbike injury pertains to any road traffic accident resulting in the injury of a motorbike or bicycle rider.
If your accident was due to the negligence of another party, you are entitled to make a motorcycle accident or cyclist injury claim.
Cyclist and motorbike injuries include accidents caused by employees operating work vehicles.
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Common cyclist and motorbike accident causes
Beecham Peacock has dealt with countless cyclist and motorbike accident claims, many of which are caused by:
• Other road users not properly checking blind spots when pulling out of driveways and junctions
• Sudden stops by vehicles in front, causing rear-end collisions and injury
• Vehicles crossing over cycle lanes, leading to collision
• Collision when merging lanes on busy roads.
Deliberate cyclist and motorbike accidents
Many cyclists and motorbike riders are familiar with the unique road rage directed at them, often due to prejudice or ignorance around their unique exceptions and allowances in the highway code.
If you’ve sustained an injury by a deliberate act, you can make a claim – although, this is likely to fall under criminal charges pertaining to assault, or attempt to cause grievous bodily harm.
The Beecham Peacock cyclist and motorbike accident compensation team can help advise on what kind of claim you should make for the best outcome.
Get in touch today to find out more about how we can help.
Making a motorbike or cyclist accident claim
Typically, you have three years from the date of the incident to make your claim, so do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our qualified North East motorbike and cyclist injury lawyers for a no-obligation chat.
If the accident involved a child, the three-year window to make your claim begins on the child’s 18th birthday.
For the best chance of a successful claim, ensure you gather all relevant evidence – including, but not limited to:
• Doctor’s note, supporting the injury sustained
• Witness statements
• Video footage of the accident site.
How much compensation will I get for a cyclist or motorbike injury?
Compensation from your cyclist or motorbike accident claim in the North East will depend on multiple factors that our team will review carefully to maximise your compensation. These factors include, but are not limited to:
• How severe the injury is
• How negligent the other party was
• Factored costs of rehabilitation, post-injury care and other medical costs due to the injury
• Recovery time, leading to a loss of income.
Compensation as a result of a cyclist accident claim or motorbike accident claim will fall into one of two categories:
General damages: Payment regarding the pain, suffering and possible decline of your quality of life, due to the injury sustained.
Special damages: Compensation for contextual considerations that have or will affect the income of the injured party, such as:
• Loss of work
• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation payments
• Continued care.
Claim for a motorbike or cyclist accident
Make your claim with our Newcastle-based motorbike and cycling accident claim experts and get the justice you deserve.
Start a no-obligation chat to discuss whether you have the basis of a claim or not, either in person, by phone or via email.
Call on 0191 232 3048
Email enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW
Cyclist and motorbike accident FAQs
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Do I have to fall off my bike to make a claim?
No, you can claim for any injury relating to your motorbike or cycling accident – such as a body part becoming trapped or injured, due to a collision caused by another road user’s neglect.
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Can I still make a claim if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
You can still make a claim if you were not wearing a helmet, as long as the injury sustained was caused by the neglect of the other party.
However, your compensation may be affected, especially if your case pertains to a head injury.
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Does the speed that I was travelling affect my claim?
Yes, the speed you were travelling during the accident will likely affect your claim. If driving illegally above or dangerously below the speed limit, you could be held wholly or partially responsible for the accident.
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- Over 180 years experience within our team of experts
- Highly qualified staff
- Industry recognition as a leading firm
- Extremely high customer satisfaction feedback
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0191 232 3048
“Beecham Peacock dealt with my case very well. I was kept informed with everything going on, and I got my compensation quicker than I thought it would take.”
– Marie N.
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