Tag: potholes

Bike accidents on country roads

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.

Biker fractures spine and jaw in horror pothole crash

First published by Author on May 09, 2018 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with potholes

A biker has suffered a fractured spine and a broken jaw in a horror pothole crash in Stony Stratford earlier this month. The injured cyclist also lost four teeth and had to stay several nights in hospital for care after the accident that was caused by a pothole filled with rainwater.

We have previously highlighted the dangers potholes pose to both cyclists and motorbike riders, and this accident was really waiting to happen. The size and number of some of the potholes that have sprung up from over the winter seasons is making the UK’s highways a real danger for two-wheeled road users, and this accident highlights how bad a biker can be injured by a pothole.

A fractured spine and a fractured jaw; just let that sink in for a moment…

Motorbike accident claims caused by debris on the road

First published by Author on April 04, 2018 in the following categories: Accident Claims Compensation and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | potholes | road debris

Whether its debris that’s fallen off from the back of a wagon or debris from a car tyre blowout, any road debris on can be real dangerous for a motorcyclist. Many other vehicles may be able to pass over debris on the road without any serious consequences (or none at all), but even small pieces of road debris can pose a great risk for an accident to happen for motorbike riders.

So, if you’re a biker who has been injured in an accident due to debris on the road, what are your rights for legal compensation?
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The dangers of rural roads for bikers in Britain

First published by Admin on September 06, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with potholes | road safety

In the U.K., we’re lucky to have some fantastic rural roads to ride on. I myself drive through the peaks several times a month between work and my partner’s home, and it’s a fantastic drive and a real pull for both motorcyclists and push-bikers.

However, the dangers of rural roads are huge; especially on roads like those in the peaks, which lorries and vans often use for access, as well as the fact that the roads are often windy and dark in the more forested areas.

Rural roads are a real hotspot for motorcycle accidents, which is why it’s worth our comment on the topic in terms of biker’s rights in the event something happens…
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Potholes can cause serious injuries to unsuspecting motorcyclists

First published by Admin on April 28, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with potholes

Although some potholes can be small and unimposing, there are potholes have the potential of causing serious injuries and even death to motorcyclists.

Here at the Motorbike Injury Lawyers, we have helped countless motorcyclists with their compensation claims after suffering injuries from hitting a pothole.

The majority of motorbikes are not made for off-roading. Road-worthy motorbikes are usually used on smooth tarmacked roads. Especially when driving at high speeds, you may not expect to suddenly hit a crack or hole in the ground. For something that seems insignificant, it can knock a motorcyclist off course, or even off their motorbike entirely.
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My motorcycle hit a pothole – can I claim compensation?

First published by Author on November 14, 2016 in the following categories: Compensation and tagged with potholes

Potholes – the scourge of motorists throughout the country.

It’s annoying enough when we hit them in a car, but when we hit them on a motorbike, the consequences can be far worse. For one, the likelihood of losing control and coming off your bike is often a near-certainty, so the injuries and damages are often far worse.

So, if you have hit a pothole as a motorcyclist and been injured as a result, what can you do?
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