Cycling / Cycle Accident Compensation Claims

Every year in this country over 16,000 cyclists are killed or suffer injury in reported road accidents; however these are just the reported accidents. Somewhere between 60-90% of cycling accidents are unreported.*

Injury as a result of a cycling accident can be very serious, and therefore it is important that you always report any cycle accident to the police and obtain specialist advice on making a compensation claim.

There are various reasons why you could have a cycling accident:

• A defect with your bike which could have either caused or contributed to your accident
• Knocked off your bike by another vehicle at a junction or roundabout
• Poorly maintained roads, i.e. potholes
• Uncontrolled animals
• Hit and run involving another vehicle

Not only may you have a claim for compensation due to suffering injury from a cycling accident, but you may also have various losses that you wish to recover, i.e.

• Repair/replacement cycle
• Damage to your accessories or helmet
• Replacement clothing or helmet
• Physiotherapy
• Loss of earnings

Any solicitor dealing with your compensation claim for injury will also take into account all of your other losses.

To help your case it can assist your solicitor if you follow these steps, but always check with your solicitor what they require:

• Keep a note of the number plates of any vehicles involved
• Take photos if possible 
• Take down details of any witnesses
• Obtain medical treatment as soon as possible
• Keep details of any expenses you incur

If you have been injured as a result of a cycling accident you may be able to make a claim for compensation.  Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will act on your behalf. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.  

*According to figures from ROSPA