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Pedal cycle accident claims - No win No fee solicitors service
Bicycle accidents
Cycle accident service managed by Winston Solicitors LLP.
If you are a pedal cyclist and have been injured on the road you might be entitled to claim compensation. We are a firm of cycle accident specialist solicitors who offer no win no fee advice.
STATISTICS UPDATE: In 2010 cycle accident fatalities rose by 7% - an increase that is deemed to be the result of more and more people turning to cycling as a means to commute rather than simply a hobby.
There are many thousands of accidents involving cyclists each year on Britain's roads.
In the vast majority of instances the accidents result from the negligence of other road users - specifically the drivers of other vehicles.
Most accidents do not involve anything other than minor injuries - cyclists are a hardy bunch and tend to get used to suffering the odd scrape or fall. However, if you are a pedal cyclist or motorcyclist and have suffered personal injury in an incident that was not your fault - you may be entitled to claim compensation.
To make a bike claim
- You must show that the other party was negligent
- That injury or damage resulted from this negligence
No win No fee cyclist accident advice is available on this site from solicitors who are also cycling enthusiasts.
About bike accident claims
Interesting cycling facts:
More than 3.5 million cycles were sold in 2007 up from 2.8 million in the year 2000. The UK's ever expanding cycle lane network now stretches to 12,000 miles. The average cost of maintaining a pedal bike is no more than £75. [source Sustrans]
You can see why cycling has become so popular - particularly in an age of increasing economic uncertainty.
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).Accident Statistics
If you want independent advice on your cycle claim prospects please telephone our accident claim line today. Your compensation claim will need careful management and we can put you in touch with cycle accident lawyers who have great experience and market knowledge.
As always with The Claims Connection, we will deal with your claim free of charge. (England & Wales only) and ensure that your needs are fully catered for.
Why not make a pedal bike accident claim enquiry today? Call our free legal careline now on 0800 0322210
Related links
Bikeability is a brand new national cycling award scheme which before long will have thousands of children whizzing about on their bikes and pedalling their way to success. Bikebudi - matching cyclists who can travel together Cyclescheme works with a network of independent bike shops to supply the nation with quality tax free bikes and equipment for work.
Our solicitors are experts in dealing with car crash injury claims and specialise in UK road accident law. Read more about the subject ofaccident claims no win no fee. We have dozens of pages devoted to issues such as whiplash compensation and fuel spillage accidents, accidents involving buses, pedestriansand also passenger personal injury cases where people very often do not know their legal rights.
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What to do after a cycle accident
1) Ensure that you exchange details with the other party.
2) Report the case to the police if they are not already aware of the accident. This can be of great importance if the other party does not cooperate during any claim
3) Ensure that you receive medical advice if you have suffered injuries in the cycle accident.
4) If possible - take photos of the accident scene (or ask a friend to do so) to assist with any liability dispute.
5) Obtain an estimate on your cycle damage OR find your original purchase receipt if the bike is beyond repair. A replacement cost estimate will suffice in most circumstances if the original receipt is unavailable. Cycle accidents can be very open to disputes on liability so you may need to prepare for the worst.
