Motorbike accidents: drivers not looking

Motorbike accidents can cause serious injuries and, more often than not, it is not the fault of the motorcyclist. In the case of drivers not looking, where this has caused a collision or forced you to swerve and crash, you could be eligible to claim a substantial amount of compensation. This can particularly be the case if the accident has resulted in severe injuries.

We – the Motorbike Injury Lawyers – are a dedicated team of experts in personal injury law, including that of motorbike accidents. We have years of experience in dealing with both straightforward and complex motorbike accident injury claims, and we can help you if you have suffered any injuries as a result of an accident caused by drivers not looking and paying proper due care and attention.

Drivers not looking causing motorbike accidents

Motorbike accidents caused by drivers not looking are one of the most common claims that we deal with. Any of the following could occur due to drivers not looking out for motorcyclists properly, and you could be eligible to claim if this has happened to you, where a driver:

• Hits you in the back (rear-end collision);
• Pulls out from a side road and goes into you or your path;
• Pulls out from a parked position and collides with you or causes you to swerve;
• Hits you when you are already established on a roundabout;
• Changes lanes into your path when filtering through traffic;
• Changes lanes on a roundabout and collides with 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;
• Hits you whilst attempting a parking manoeuvre;
• Cuts a corner when turning into your road and hits you.

It is important to note that, even if you are found to be partly at blame for the motorcycle accident, you could still be eligible to make a compensation claim. Ultimately, if all or part of the cause is from another road user not paying enough attention, that is when you could be eligible to claim.

What can you claim for your motorbike accident injury?

When looking at your motorbike injury accident, whether it has stemmed from drivers not looking or from something else, there are generally two things we look at to value your claim.

Firstly, we look at general damages which can include any impact that the injuries have on all areas of your life. This could include any mobility problems caused by the injuries, and things like any limitations to being able to ride. It could also factor into account scarring, both physically and mentally.

Secondly, we can also look at any special damages, such as:

• Lost earnings from time off work ;
• Repair and replacement costs for your bike;
• Replacement equipment and clothing;
• Medical expenses and treatment costs;
• Travel expenses to and from appointments – make sure to make a note of your mileage or retain receipts or any other evidence of travel.

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Get in touch today and speak to a member of our expert team for free no-obligation advice about your motorbike accident injury claim.

We may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.