Are you a biker involved in an accident where the other driver says you were speeding?

As a motorcyclist, it’s hard enough having to dodge accidents, however when one does happen, you may find that, as a biker, the other driver alleges you were speeding.

I mean, speeding and bikes is supposed to be synonymous, right?

Whether that’s the case or not, you can be sure that insurers acting for the driver at fault for the accident will be trying to split liability by saying you were partially to blame because of speeding. If this happens, what can you do?

Step 1 – don’t take your own insurers word for it…

Insurers can be lazy, and if an argument is presented where the insurers for the driver are suggesting you take some of the blame, your own insurers may just tell you to accept it.

In their eyes, it may be too much hassle to bother fighting it.

Don’t just accept this – instead, move to step 2…

Step 2 – instruct a specialist motorbike injury lawyer

Next, instruct a specialist motorcycle injury lawyer to fight for your case. As lawyers, our duty is to fight for the highest possible pay-out for our clients, so we will always do what we can to make sure that we quash any arguments that could see your damages reduced!

We know the law and we know how to fight a case for our clients!

Step 3 – understand the evidence

If the facts of the accident are not in dispute, and it’s merely the allegation that you were speeding that’s halting an easy settlement, know this:

• What evidence does the other driver have to prove you were speeding?
• Is any evidence they have hard evidence that can be demonstrated as independent?
• Speeding is incredibly hard to judge and prove – the test in law can be stringent. Does the driver have any real chance of proving their allegations?

Step 4 – stand firm!

Even without what we may call “solid” evidence, the driver may still push hard for you to accept an allegation of speeding. Being in a car, they may have had passengers with them who may even support their allegations.

Stand firm! The word of a passenger can be hard to judge as independent and strong. See above: speeding is hard to prove. If you’ve got nothing to hide, you should never fear.

Finally, don’t worry

Insurers often try and get out of a full claim, so don’t worry if they try it on. Just instruct us to help you and we’ll fight your corner!