Bike accident compensation claims Manchester

The numbers of people cycling in and around the Manchester area has increased dramatically in recent years. General road improvements, cycle lanes, changing attitudes to health and more ecologically friendly lifestyles have all resulted in more cyclists on our roads.

Make a claim for compensation following a cycle accident Manchester

If you have been involved in a bike accident in the Manchester area and suffered personal injury or harm, you may be entitled to compensation. Many cyclists do not know their rights in such circumstances but generally if the accident was not completely your fault - you will be able to make a claim for your bicycle damage and any injury.

Cycling accident facts

Did You Know?

• 90% of cycling accidents occur in urban areas
• 75% of cycling accidents happen at, or near, a road junction
• 80% of cycling accidents occur in daylight
• 80% of cycling casualties are male
• About one quarter of the cyclists killed or injured are children
• Around three quarters of cyclists killed have major head injuries

Road Safety Information – RoSPA

Statistics news update for 2007 [Released July 2008]: Pedal cyclist casualties dropped very marginally to 16195 (16,561: 2006). The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured rose to 2,564 (2,442: 2006).

Your rights

As with any person in the UK, you are owed a duty of care by other road users. If another driver or pedestrian causes you harm through their own negligence then you can make a claim for compensation. You can obtain free legal advice from solicitors either on the web or locally through yellow pages. Most firms (ourselves included) offer totally free "No win no fee" services which ensure that you can recover all of your losses and an award for personal injury - without incurring heavy legal bills. Provided that you have a reasonable case on liability - if your claim is successful then all costs are met by the other driver's / road user's insurers  

Helpful local sites:

1. Lancashire police branches - to report an accident
2. Lancashire Hospital details 
3. List of UK insurance companies
4. NHS Direct medical advice
5. Citizens advice bureau

For immediate accident claim assistance please telephone our cycle accident freephone Manchester helpline on 0800 0322210

If you wish to make a pedal bike accident claim - you could be entitled to claim for:

• Personal injury compensation therapy costs (physio)
• Bike repairs or Replacement cost (subject to evidence)
• Loss of use and enjoyment of your bicycle (This is a major item that most people do not bother claiming.)

You are entitled to claim for an amount per week for the full period that your bike is off the road and unusable. Awards of £25-40 per week are possible. Miscellaneous items such as loss of earnings, out of pocket expenses will also be reclaimed. Additional travel costs - incurred whilst the cycle is off the road or you are not fit enough to ride same because of your injuries. If you have been involved in a road accident and have suffered personal injury you may be able to compensation.

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