Motorcycle Accidents Claim Guide

Motorcycle Accidents Claim Guide

What to do After a Motorcycle Accident that is Not Your Fault?

If you have been involved in an accident as a motorcyclist and the accident was not your fault, follow the next steps:

• Take lots of photos
• Witnesses
• Record the other person admitting fault
• Record any injuries
• Stay calm
• Call us

Of course, sometimes the severity of the accident may mean the motorcyclist is taken to hospital by ambulance and unable to do any of these things, and in those cases, we will work to gather all relevant evidence including police reports, witness testimonials and photographs of the accident location to ensure a fair outcome is achieved, and if you were not at fault recover you the right and fair amount of compensation.

If you have been involved in an accident as a motorcyclist and the accident was not your fault then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.

Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

According to the Department for Transport, motorcyclists are one of the vulnerable user groups. They are not protected by a vehicle body in the same way car users are and tend to be harder for drivers to see on the road. They are, therefore, particularly susceptible to injuries.

The most common causes of motorcycle accident are:

• When motorists fail to recognise the presence of a motorcyclist in traffic, whether this is before overtaking
• When changing lanes
• When taking an exit on a roundabout or side road

Motorcycle Accident Claim – What can I Claim For?

If you have been involved in an accident as a motorcyclist and the accident was not your fault, then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve for the injuries suffered as well as for any other losses or costs incurred as a result of the accident or subsequent treatment and rehabilitation.

We will make sure to consider the following:

• How severe your injury is and your recovery time.
• Whether your injury will affect your life in the future.
• The amount of time you have had to take off work because of your injury.
• Any care you have received, even if from a family member
• Any adaptation to your home, car, or life
• Any medical expenses, form therapy costs to prescription cost and even travel expenses.

Can I make a motorcycle accident claim on behalf of someone else?

A motorcycle accident can mean serious head and brain injury that leaves someone close to you unable to function normally. In those circumstances, you can make a motorcycle accident personal injury claim on their behalf.

If you find yourself in this situation, we can help. We are able to advise you about making a claim on behalf of somebody else and what the next steps might be.

How Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Can Help You to make a Motorcycle Accident Claim

If you have been involved in an accident as a motorcyclist and the accident was not your fault, then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.

Sometimes, the motorist involved may deny responsibility, however we will work to gather all relevant evidence including police reports, witness testimonials and photographs of the accident location to ensure a fair outcome is achieved, and if you were not at fault recover you the right and fair amount of compensation.

As well as working to establish liability we will gather evidence to support the value of your claim in respect of both your injuries and financial losses, which may include amongst other things repairing or replacing your motorbike, loss of earnings due to time off work, as well as care and treatment costs.

Our Nicholson Jones Sutton Cycling Accident Specialists are sympathetic, understanding, and can help you get the outcome you deserve.

If you would like to discuss an issue, please get in touch to arrange a free no obligation consultation. We are available by email or phone.