In February, newsreader and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker suffered concussion and facial injuries after being knocked off his bike by a car. Fortunately, he made a full recovery, despite having no memory of the impact.
Sadly, not all cyclists are so fortunate.
Between 2016 and 2021, an average of two cyclists were killed and 84 were seriously injured every week. Data shows that in cycling accidents, over 40% of adults and 45% of children admitted to hospital suffer head injuries.
According to ROSPA, more than 70% of cyclist fatalities in London involved moderate or severe head injuries. On rural roads, this figure rises to over 80%.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause lifelong complications, even when the initial injury appears mild.
Compensation is often essential to:
Early access to rehabilitation can significantly improve long-term outcomes.
It does not take a major impact to cause a TBI.
Research by Cambridge University found that 45% of patients experienced symptoms such as:
These are symptoms persisted six months or more after a concussion.
When a cyclist’s head strikes a hard surface, such as the road or a vehicle, the brain can move violently inside the skull. this movement can twist and tear nerve fibres.
Additional damage may occur due to:
These secondary injuries often develop hours or days after the accident, making TBIs particularly dangerous.
The debate around cycle helmets continues in the UK. However, medical evidence strongly supports helmet use.
A 2019 study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that:
Studies from countries such as the Netherlands support these findings.
In short, helmets provide meaningful protection against traumatic brain injuries.
You may be able to claim compensation if you can show that another party was negligent. This could include:
To establish negligence, you must prove:
TBI claims can be complex. A specialist solicitor will:
Expert evidence is often crucial in proving how the injury occurred and what support will be required in the future.
Traumatic brain injury claims arising from cycling accidents are among the most complex personal injury cases.
You need a solicitor who is:
Although these cases can take time, an experienced solicitor will manage the legal process and organise rehabilitation so you can focus on recovery.
Our team has decades of combined experience representing clients in traumatic brain injury claims following cycling accidents.
We are sympathetic, understanding, and committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way.
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