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Claiming compensation as an injured biker

You could be entitled to claim compensation as an injured biker if you have suffered through no fault of your own due to the negligence of another road user.

For eligible clients, our specialist team of motorbike injury lawyers can represent victims on a No Win, No Fee basis. The best thing to do is contact our expert team for a free, no-obligation chat here about what has happened, and we can usually tell you quickly if we can help you.

Darker nights and motorcycle accidents

Through the winter months, we naturally experience reduced daylight hours, and drivers have no choice but to make journeys through these darker nights. The problem can be more significant for motorcyclists, whose presence and visibility on the road is already less than that of car drivers anyway, without the added veil of darkness.

Nevertheless, motorcyclists are not at fault for braving the conditions in the event that another driver causes a crash. Drivers can remain entirely responsible if they fail to pay attention to motorcyclists. If you are a motorcyclist who has suffered from an accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may be entitled to claim compensation for any resultant injuries and suffering.

Foggy weather and motorbike compensation claims

First published by Author on January 05, 2022 in the following categories: Accident Claims Compensation News and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety | serious accident claims | weather

As far as driving is concerned, the winter months are known for their more treacherous conditions, whether it be darkness, snow, ice, or fog. Due to the reduced visibility of other vehicles on the road, foggy weather is one of the most difficult circumstances for a driver to navigate.

However, this is no excuse for careless driving, and motorcyclists should not have to bear the brunt of other drivers’ complaints of poor observation. Indeed, the complaint of reduced visibility is an attempt at a defence that some drivers may try to fall back on all too frequently, and they may try to position motorcyclists as the guilty parties in road accidents. However, if a car collides with you, you are not at fault simply because of your smaller vehicle being harder to see, and you may in fact be able to claim compensation for your injuries. Read on to find out how you could be eligible to pursue a motorbike injury claim.

Had a motorbike accident in snow?

First published by Author on February 05, 2020 in the following categories: Accident Claims Bike Safety Compensation and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety | weather

We’re in the height of the colder months of the winter, so if you have had a motorbike accident in snow, you may find the advice in this article useful.

If you’re the innocent victim in a motorcycle accident and you’ve suffered injuries as a result, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. If another road user is at fault, they can’t rely on the excuse that the weather was a contributing factor to the accident to completely get away with it. We all have a duty to adapt to the weather conditions, so it’s no defence to say such a thing.

In snowy conditions, the risks of an accident taking place can be greater, so it’s important that we address this.

Motorbike accidents at night set to rise

First published by Author on October 30, 2019 in the following categories: Accident Claims Bike Safety Compensation and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety | weather

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.

Hot weather and motorbike accidents

First published by Author on July 25, 2019 in the following categories: Accident Claims Compensation and tagged with motorbike claims | weather

Today, the July temperature record has apparently been broken, and the overall UK record since records began may also be broken as well. With this in mind, let’s talk about hot weather and motorbike accidents.

Hot weather can increase traffic on the roads, especially during the school holidays. If ever there was a day to get out the house and go do something somewhere nice – perhaps a trip to the beach – it’s now. And lovely, warm weather can make for perfect riding conditions as well.

But the combination of more road users, high spirits, and perhaps even a little too much sun affecting concentration could mean an increase in collisions…

It’s spring: compensation for a motorcycle accident is coming

First published by Author on May 01, 2019 in the following categories: Accident Claims Compensation and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety | weather

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It’s May and the weather is warm, so the bikers are set to be out in force, and that’s when we may see rises in claims for compensation for a motorcycle accident.

And this can be the case particularly when we have warm bank / public holidays. Two down, and we’re set to have the two May ones, next week and later on in the month. Assuming it will be warm, we’re set to see an increase in bikers. And that means only one thing: the potential for an increase in motorcycle accidents.

As an injured rider, know your rights!

Had a bike crash in the snow?

First published by Author on January 30, 2019 in the following categories: Accident Claims Bike Safety Compensation and tagged with bad weather | injury claims | motorbike claims | weather

The recent weather means an increase in the likelihood of people being involved in a bike crash in the snow as the weather has turned this week, and it may get worse.

OK, we know it’s only a bit of snow for many parts of the country. The UK has a tendency to have a bit of a meltdown when a flurry of the white stuff hits us. But this week’s snow has been enough to close airport runways and cause traffic problems.

As relatively small as it may be, it doesn’t change the fact that the dangers of a bike crash in the snow can be increased.

Dangers of bike accidents in icy weather

First published by Author on January 23, 2019 in the following categories: Accident Claims Bike Safety and tagged with road safety | weather

The weather has turned. We’ve seen temperatures drop and snow has fallen. So, it’s a time of the year when we remind ourselves of the dangers of bike accidents in icy weather.

When it comes to a bike accident, the weather is never an excuse. A driver who hits a biker because of the weather conditions can’t just rely on the weather as a defence. Road users need to adjust in icy conditions, which means reducing speeds and increasing stopping distances.

Even when we think it’s fine, there could be traitorous black ice waiting to slip is up. Bike accidents in icy weather can easily happen when road users fail to adjust their driving to suit the conditions. We’re here to fight for justice for injured riders if an accident ever happens.

Bikers beware in Christmas traffic

First published by Author on December 12, 2018 in the following categories: Accident Claims Bike Safety Compensation and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety | weather

Bikers may need to be extra cautious in Christmas traffic, especially on the frantic Friday next week, and on Christmas Eve.

Drivers should, of course, ensure they are paying full due care and attention when out on the roads, but we all know that doesn’t always happen. Commuting in loads of traffic in the dark and with the cold, wet weather battering outside isn’t nice. The extra Christmas traffic is frustrating enough. The heater on full blast inside a car can make some drivers tired and lazy.

It all adds up to a dangerous time for bikers who could end up injured in an accident by an impatient or fatigued driver!