Motorcyclists involved in road traffic accidents
Motorcycle accidents form the most distinct type
of vehicle accident. Our solicitors have detailed knowledge
and experience of this particular area of law.
A young man from East Sussex, was riding his Ducati 7495 motor cycle correctly on a main road, when a vehicle attempted a U turn across our client's path resulting in him colliding with the front of the vehicle. As a result of the accident our client's vehicle was written off and he required a replacement hire motorcycle, whilst he replaced his. Our client required compensation to enable him to replace all his safety clothing and helmet. He also suffered soft tissue injuries to his left leg, neck and upper back. We were able to able to obtain reimbursement for the cost of a hired motor cycle until he had received reimbursement for the value of his motorcycle and until he found a replacement as his vehicle was rare and had originally been imported. The client fully recovered from his injury and he received compensation in the sum of £6,200.
Did you know?
- motorbikes represent only 1% of all the vehicles
on the roads, however
- involved in a staggering 19% of all accidents
Motorbikes are far more vulnerable to any kind
of road flaws too, like road holes or spillages because they lack
the kind of protection a four-wheeled vehicle has and consequently suffer far more
serious injuries in case of an unfortunate event.
Due to the severity and frequency of the injuries
suffered by motorcyclists, these types of cases have become a particular
area of expertise and we have acted for many motorcycle accident victims in catastrophic
injury cases involving multi million pound claims for compensation.
Young man was taken off his bike when he went through traffic lights at a junction
with a car turning right. Liability was hotly disputed and finally agreed on a split
basis. He sustained a fractured femur requiring steel rod and pins and serious injury
to knee which required cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. He is now working
again full time and achieved settlement at £10,500 gross.
We can help you recover:
- compensation for personal injuries to you or your passengers
- loss of earnings
- assist with repairs to your motorbike
- arrange an engineers inspection
- compensation for pain and suffering
caused by the accident
- expenses incurred as a result of the accident
(eg medication, taxis etc)
- insurance policy excess
- damage to your motorbike and personal property
- recover compensation for care and assistance provided
by your relatives during your injury
- assist with modifications to your home if your
injury causes disability
- arrange physiotherapy and a range of other rehabilitative
treatment
Contact us now to discuss how we can help you by completing our, no obligation,
online enquiry form and we
will call you back or you can call us directly on 0844 858 3300.
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