Claiming compensation for motorcycle accident injuries

When claiming compensation for motorcycle accident injuries, it is important to choose expert injury lawyers who will be able to properly represent you and get the most out of your claim.

Motorcycle accident injuries are not generally straightforward road accident claims and can be far more complex than a simple vehicular collision. As such, it can be more common for liability to be disputed, so you need an expert team of lawyers on your side.

The injuries that a rider can suffer from can be severe. As such, we want to help you get the compensation that you deserve and help you to secure the maximum amount of compensation possible for your motorcycle accident injuries.

Claiming compensation for motorcycle accident injuries

You could be eligible to claim compensation for motorcycle accident injuries. You could be eligible to claim if a driver:

• Hits you in the back (rear-end collision);
• Pulls out from a side road into you or into your path;
• Pulls out from a parked position into you or into your path;
• Hits you when you are already established on a roundabout;
• Changes lanes into your path whilst filtering through traffic;
• Changes lanes on a roundabout and hits you;
• Turns right into your path whilst you are safely overtaking traffic;
• Pulls across you from the opposing side of a road;
• Turns left into you whilst you are near to the kerb;
• Merges from the opposing side of the road on to your side of the road and hits you (perhaps whilst they are overtaking vehicles on their side of the road);
• Hits you whilst attempting a parking manoeuvre (perhaps their front end swings out);
• Cuts a corner when turning into your road and hits you.

You can read more about this on our “Can I Claim” page here.

Motorcycle accidents generally happen because drivers fail to keep a proper lookout for motorcyclists as well as for fellow cars. The incidents usually place the driver of the vehicle at fault but, in some cases, a rider could be held partially liable. We may still be able to help you make a claim even if you are partially responsible.

What could I claim for?

There are a few ways that we can value compensation claims for motorcycle accident injuries. These are generally split into the two following categories:

General damages, which can cover:

• The effect that the injuries may have on your domestic, social and work life;
• Any mobility problems caused by injuries;
• Loss of enjoyment of your treasured motorbike;
• Any scarring, both physical and mental, caused by the accident.

Special damages, which can cover:

• Lost earnings from time off work – including bonuses or overtime lost;
• Repair or replacement costs for your bike;
• Hire provisions if you need it;
• Policy excess recovery;
• Replacement helmet and other protective gear damaged or no longer useable due to the accident;
• Medical expenses – whether this is from prescription or over-the-counter medication, or orthopaedic supports and rehabilitation costs;
• Travel expenses to and from appointments – make a note of your mileage or retain public transport receipts;
• Care and assistance costs.

You can read more about this on our “What Can I Claim For?” advice page here.

We use both medical experts and our own expert law team to help value your claim. We will usually need expenses receipts/invoices and medical reports from a suitable expert to help us with this, as evidence is usually required in a legal claim.

Start your claim with us today

You could be entitled to claim compensation for motorcycle accident injuries if you have suffered as a result of a collision. Our expert legal team is happy to offer free, no-obligation advice to see if you are eligible to make a claim.

If you are eligible to claim with us, we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation as well.