Pedal cyclists accident personal injury compensation claims

Pedal cyclist accident claims

If you have been injured in an accident whilst riding a pedal bike this section may help you decide whether or not you may have a claim for compensation. There is a useful case study below that may also be of interest. We would strongly recommend any injured accident victim to seek immediate legal advice on their situation. Cycle accident North east

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.

The law in brief:

To make a claim

1) You must show that the other party was negligent

2) That injury or damage resulted from this negligence

No win No fee cyclist accident advice is available on this site

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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

MORE INFORMATION

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

The majority of the cyclist accidents that we deal with involve other road users simply failing to see the cyclist.

If you are a cyclist and have suffered personal injury in an accident that was not your fault - you may be entitled to claim compensation. If you want an independent view on your compensation prospects following an accident please telephone our accident claim line today.

Your case will need careful management - we have a team of road accident compensation lawyers who specialise in these claims. 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.

You may be able to claim:

Pain and suffering (awards starting at £1000)

Treatment costs - physiotherapy etc

Cycle repair costs or replacement value subject to evidence

Loss of use - This is a major item that most people do not bother claiming.

Miscellaneous items such as loss of earnings, out of pocket expenses

Additional travel costs - incurred whilst the cycle is off the road