Driver failed to give way to a motorbike rider

Where a driver failed to give way to a motorbike rider, and the right of way was with the motorcyclist, an injured biker can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

And we may be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

It seems fairly obvious that you can be entitled to claim where a driver has failed to give you right of way accordingly. However, liability disputes in motorbike accident claims can be common, especially when riders suffer serious injuries (which can also be common). That’s why instructing the right law firm for you is the best way to make sure your case is pursued the right way.

Claiming compensation when a driver failed to give way

You can claim personal injury compensation it a driver failed to give way to you, and you have suffered injury and loss as a result of the accident.

The common scenarios include:

• Drivers emerging from side roads and causing a collision;
• Drivers changing lanes into your lane where you have the established right of way;
• Drivers causing collisions with riders on roundabouts;
• U-turns into the path of a rider.

These can be common for general car accidents as well, but bikers can be at a greater risk when it comes to a driver not looking properly. The reason simply comes down to riders being harder to spot, although that’s no excuse or defence to a claim of course.

What can you claim for?

If a driver failed to give way and has caused a collision with you, and you’ve suffered injures as a result, you can be entitled to claim damages for:

• Pain, suffering and loss of amenity (known as General Damages);
• Losses and expenses, like lost earnings from time off work, or medical expenses (known as Special Damages).

You can actually include a claim for private treatment as part of a case, and that’s often something we can arrange as part of a claim for you. In many instances you don’t even need to pay anything upfront as the treatment agencies can recover their costs at the conclusion of the case.

Free advice

For free, no-obligation about your options, or to get started with a claim now on a No Win, No Fee basis where a driver failed to give way and has caused a collision with you, please contact the team.