Motorbike accidents at night set to rise

It’s that time of year again where motorbike accidents at night will likely increase as a result of the clocks going back over last weekend.

Although bikers are usually easy to spot given the specialist lights used on many bikes, as well as the use of reflective clothing, the darker nights can always mean greater risks. It can be harder to pick out exactly where a bike is positioned, and it may be difficult to judge how close a rider is as well.

With this in mind, drivers need to make sure that they take extra care to look out for riders, and any injured bikers need to know their rights when it comes to making a claim for personal injury compensation.

Motorbike accidents at night may rise

Now that the clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in, motorbike accidents at night may be on the rise again.

Darker nights and colder weather can mean greater dangers faced by riders. Although the duty should always on drivers to makes sure that they drive safe and pay due care and attention, bikers should be extra cautious as well.

When the dangers increase, we need to expect that the reckless actions of other road users could pose a risk, and pre-empting that kind of behaviour is a sensible thing to do.

What can you do as an injured rider?

Riders injured in motorbike accidents at night, or at any other time, can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

You can be entitled to recover damages for:

• Any pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused;
• Any losses and expenses, like lost earnings from time off work, or expenses for private rehabilitation and treatment.

We can pursue compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. In some case, we may also be able to organise for private treatment where it is needed.

We can evidence claims using expert medical reports from independent consultants. The reports can support the claim and also be used as the key evidence for valuing a legal case.

For free, no-obligation legal advice, please don’t hesitate to contact the team today.