Cycling Accidents And Injuries – Make A Claim For Compensation
Of all road-users, cyclists the most like to be hurt if they are involved a road accident. Yet more than 60 per cent of cycling injuries are never reported.
Whether you cycle for leisure, as a commuter, or competitor you are entitled to compensation if you are injured in an accident that was not your fault.
Our cycling accident lawyers can deliver technical advice that relates specifically to laws on cycling. These issues include:
- Wearing cycling helmets and reflective clothing
- Requirements for fitting lights and reflectors
- Safety issues on cycling lanes and road layout
- Road surface obstacles, such as potholes and debris
Our expertise and experience of cycling accidents means we can often obtain higher compensation awards, whether you have suffered cuts and bruises or sustained more serious injuries.
Typical compensation claims for cycling accidents include:
- Cyclists being knocked off their bikes by car drivers opening their doors without checking
- Vehicles turning left and causing a collision by cutting across a cycle lane
- Cyclists being knocked off their bikes when car drivers turn right across their path
- Collisions at traffic lights junctions and roundabouts
- Motorists pulling out of their driveway and knocking down cyclists riding past on the road
If you have been involved in a cycling accident, speak to our expert lawyers, without obligation, by calling 0800 731 0717, or send an email to advice@mwrlaw.com.
