Injured as a biker hit by a drunk driver?

It is December already, and the festive season will shortly be in full swing. Sadly, as is the case every year, this leads to some drivers getting behind the wheel after having had too much alcohol. If you are a biker hit by a drunk driver, here is what you need to know about when it comes to making a claim for personal injury compensation.

Pretty much every year we cover this topic because it is always such an important one to discuss. Whilst people know the law and know that, morally, they should never get behind the wheel when they are over the limit, people still do it. It is awful, and it kills and harms innocent people.

We cannot turn back the clock. But what we can do, as specialist Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, is ensure that any injured biker hit by a drunk driver is able to access the best justice that they deserve through a No Win, No Fee claim for personal injury compensation.

Claiming as a biker hit by a drunk driver

If you have been hit as a biker in a drink driving incident, you could be eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation. To succeed with a legal case, what we usually need to do is prove that there has been some form of negligence on the part of another road user. Clearly, driving whilst under the influence of alcohol can amount to significant negligence, as well as stupidity. This can help to prove that another road user was at fault for the incident, and this can then pave the way for an innocent biker to recover the compensation that they deserve.

A claim can cover damages for any injuries, suffering and loss of amenity caused, as well as losses and expenses incurred. We can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients.

Will the perpetrator still be insured?

One of the most common questions people want answered when they have been hit by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol is whether the perpetrator’s insurance will cover the claim. As you may know, there are a lot of stipulations and clauses in insurance, and one could be about breaching terms of cover if you drink and drive.

Whilst this may be the case in the terms and conditions, it is uncommon for this to stop an insurer from paying out for the case. One of the most common reasons insurers dispute cover can be where a driver has intentionally sought to harm someone; i.e. used their vehicle as a weapon. Even then, it is not so easy for an insurer just to refuse cover and leave an injured victim without compensation. And there are still ways in which you can pursue a full claim even if someone is completely uninsured, so you can still claim even if this is the case.

But, in short, if you are a biker hit by a drunk driver, the insurance position is not something that you usually need to be concerned about. In most cases, you should be able to pursue a case.

Free, no-obligation advice

If you have been injured as a biker hit by a drunk driver, our expert legal team is on hand to help you now.

For free, no-obligation advice, please do not hesitate to contact the team here now.