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If you have suffered an injury whilst travelling on a bike / bicycle
or cycle on the road, you might be entitled to claim compensation. It is
estimated that there are now more than 3 million cyclists on Britain's
roads.
Many factors have led to an increase in the numbers of cyclists.
Rising petrol costs, the desire for people to be more eco-friendly, the
congestion charge (London), greater health awareness and a need to
exercise have all led to a surge in popularity. It would however be safe
to say that cycling is far more dangerous than any other form of
transport.
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Cyclist Accident "No win No fee" Solicitors
The latest road accident statistics (2006)
revealed that 136 cyclists were killed on
Britain’s roads. There are many thousands of
minor to moderate accidents that generally are
not recorded because the injuries are
insignificant.
Pedal cyclist casualties fell from 16,561 in
2005 to 16,196, a drop of 2%. The number of
cyclists killed or seriously injured fell by 1%
overall to 2296, and the number of fatalities
fell marginally by 1% to 146.
More on cycle accidents in the UK Cyclists are
vulnerable for the same reasons as
motorcyclists, other road users very often
simply fail to spot them before a collision
occurs. Busy roundabouts tend to be the most
common location where cycle accidents occur.
Side road collisions are also very common
because drivers entering the main road usually
only look for other vehicles.
To add insult to injury most cyclists do not
have any idea of where to go to make a
compensation claim if they do have a crash. Most
do not have the benefit of cycle insurance or
legal cover which might allow them to male a
claim.
Often, claimants can be left in the dark about
what they can and cant claim for.
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Here we summarise the situation:
If you are a cyclist who has been involved in an accident that you
believe was not your fault – you can and should claim
compensation.
You will usually only be able to instruct a solicitor if you suffered
injury.
This is because your solicitors cannot recover legal costs on a
property damage only claim (unless damages exceed £5000 which for a
cycle case is unlikely)
You should seek medical advice on any injury sustained
You should obtain a repair estimate for the damaged bicycle OR a
replacement quotation
You may be able to claim “loss of use” whilst the cycle is off the
road You should be able to recover all travel expenses incurred whilst
the cycle is off the road or immobile, provided you have retained the
receipts
We can help with any cyclist compensation claim and would be happy to
speak with you about pursuing a claim. Call us today for immediate
advice.
More
statistics and facts about cycling
Tips
on making yourself visible to motorists
Please visit our main website for "cycle
accident compensation claims" advice managed by Winston Solicitors
LLP.
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