Bike accidents on country roads

First published by Author on May 04, 2022 in the following categories: Accident Claims Compensation Injuries and tagged with injury claims | losses and expenses | motorbike claims | potholes | road debris | road safety

Country roads have long been a place where there can be greater risks for motorcyclists and cyclists when compared with urban roads. This has been the case for a long time, and indicates a severe threat of bike accidents on country roads.

When motorbike accidents occur, it can often be as a result of collisions with cars and other large motor vehicles. There can be a tendency for car drivers to blame such collisions on the motorcyclist, but it is important for car drivers to remember that they have a responsibility to look out for more vulnerable road users.

If you have been injured due to a collision on a country road, you may be eligible to claim compensation if the accident occurred through no fault of your own. All drivers have a responsibility to be vigilant of the increased risks involved in driving on country lanes, so they can be held responsible if they are to blame.

The risks of bike accidents on country roads

The dangers can be particularly notable on country roads, which can be meandering and may not be as well maintained as urban roads. For example, they may not be reached by grit spreaders in the event of ice and snow, and may have more potholes and defects. As a result, there can be a greater number of hazards and poorer visibility for road users.

Under these conditions, it is important for drivers to be cautious of the risks. They should ensure they are driving safely by slowing down when moving round corners, and that they are slowing down when there are wet or icy conditions.

If drivers fail to take such precautions, they can be putting other road users at risk. Motorcyclists who have been injured by dangerous drivers in bike accidents on country roads may have compensation claims to pursue – we may be able to assist.

Compensation claims for motorcycle accidents

Bike accidents on country roads can lead to all kinds of injuries, many with varying consequences. Regardless of the kind of injury sustained, we may be able to launch a compensation claim for you if you weren’t responsible for the accident. In fact, even if you were deemed to be partially responsible, you could still be eligible to claim as this will usually only mean there is a slight deduction from your compensation award depending on the circumstances.

Once we have established your eligibility to pursue a claim, we can look to evaluate your injury when it is the right time to do so. The value of your claim can vary according to the severity of your injury, so we usually need the advice of a medical expert to guide us on the degree of harm caused.

In addition, we may also be able to recover Special Damages to cover any financial losses or expenses caused by your injury. This could include anything from the cost of replacing or repairing your bike, to lost earnings due to time spent off work recovering from your injury.

Make your compensation claim

If you are one of the motorcyclists to have been injured in bike accidents on country roads, now is your chance to pursue a compensation claim. As specialists in injury claims, we have represented clients for a range of different road accidents, so we have the expertise needed to bring your claim to fruition.

We can even offer No Win, No Fee representation to eligible claimants, so contact our specialist team today to receive free, no-obligation advice.

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