Susan Vanden
Team Leader & Partner, Road Traffic Accidents
English
If you have been injured in a cycling accident that was not your fault, our specialist Cycling Accident Solicitors might be able to help you claim compensation for your injuries, your lost earnings, and the cost of your recovery.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0800 260 5010
A split-second lapse in concentration by a driver, a poorly maintained road surface, or a car door opened without warning can result in severe and long-lasting injuries from a cycling accident.
Broken bones, head trauma, spinal damage, and chronic pain can affect your ability to work, your independence, and your confidence on the road for years. We understand that the impact of a cycling accident can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are trying to recover physically whilst also worrying about your future, finances, and family life. Our team will support and guide you throughout the compensation claims process with clear advice and practical support.
At Simpson Millar Solicitors, our experts have been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their work. Our specialist Road Traffic Accident Solicitors are accredited by the Law Society Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme, as well as are members of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). We have acted for cyclists across England and Wales who have suffered injuries of every level of severity, from fractures and soft tissue damage through to life-changing brain and spinal injuries, and we have secured settlements including a £1.5 million award for a client who suffered a serious head injury in a cycling accident.
We offer a free, no-obligation assessment of your case. In the great majority of cycling accident claims, we also act on a No Win, No Fee basis.
To speak to a Cycling Accident expert today, call 0800 260 5010 or request a callback from one of our friendly, compassionate team.
We handle cycling accident claims arising from a wide range of circumstances:
If you are unsure whether you may be able to make a claim, contact us for a free, confidential assessment of your circumstances.
Cycling accident claims are often more complex than they first appear. Insurers frequently look to blame the cyclist, and you need a Solicitor who understands how collisions happen and the type of evidence required to support a compensation claim. Our Road Traffic Accident team has over 20 years of experience in this area, and have the expertise required to strategically build a strong cases on behalf of injured cyclists.
Where the other side accepts liability, or there is strong evidence supporting the claim, we will apply for an interim payment at the earliest opportunity. That money can help cover urgent treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and home adaptations while the claim is ongoing. Where injuries are particularly serious, our Major Trauma Unit can provide additional specialist support involving medical, rehabilitation, occupational, and psychological experts.
We will keep you updated throughout your claim, explain everything in plain English, and remain available by phone, video call, or email. We will support you through every stage of the claims process.
To speak to a Serious Injury expert today, call 0800 260 5010 or request a callback.
| Injury Category | Typical Description | General Damages Range (£) |
| Minor Injuries | Full recovery less than 7 days | A few hundred to £840 |
| Minor Injuries | Full recovery less than 28 days | £840-£1,680 |
| Minor Injuries | Full recovery less than 3 months | £1,680-£2,990 |
| Back Injuries | Minor (recovery within 3–12 months) | £2,990-£5,310 |
| Back Injuries | Moderate (muscle/ligament, long recovery) | £15,260-£33,880 |
| Back Injuries | Severe (disc/root damage, chronic pain) | £47,320-£196,450 |
| Brain & Head Injuries | Minor head/brain | £2,690-£15,980 |
| Brain & Head Injuries | Less severe ABI | £18,750-£52,550 |
| Brain & Head Injuries | Moderate ABI | £52,550-£267,340 |
| Brain & Head Injuries | Moderately severe ABI | £267,340-£344,150 |
| Brain & Head Injuries | Very severe ABI | £344,150-£493,000 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | 6–7 month knee injury | £2,750 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | Minor leg injury (few months) | £2,990 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | 12 months wrist injury | £5,790 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | 12 months elbow injury | £4,310 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | Minor hip (full recovery) | £4,820 |
| Orthopaedic Injuries | Loss of both legs | £293,850-£344,150 |
| Spinal & Paralysis | Paraplegia | £267,340-£346,890 |
| Spinal & Paralysis | Tetraplegia | £396,140-£493,000 |
*ABI (Acquired brain injury)
Compensation amounts are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (18th edition). These guidelines are used by courts, solicitors and insurers in England and Wales to assess compensation in personal injury claims.
Once we have taken your initial instructions, your claim will be passed to a Personal Injury Solicitor who specialises in the type of claim you are pursuing. We’ll then figure out who exactly is responsible for the injury you’ve suffered.
If the other party admits fault for the accident, your Personal Injury Lawyer will get your medical records and get you examined by a suitable medical professional. The expert will review your records, examine you and write a medico-legal report. This report will be written by either a doctor or another type of health professional, for legal proceedings. It’s an essential document when it comes to evidence, as it’ll be used to explain what your physical or mental injuries are. If you have more than one injury, you could be examined by multiple different experts.
When the medical evidence is finalised and your Personal Injury Solicitor has calculated how severeyour financial losses are, they will figure out the value of your claim and then advise you on the sum of the compensation settlement offer you should make to the other party. In some cases, your Personal Injury Solicitor might advise you to invite the defendant to make a settlement offer, instead of making one to them.
Ideally, the other party who is responsible for the injury you sustained will accept that they’re at fault or they’ll want to negotiate a settlement outside of Court.
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Compensation covers your pain and suffering, the impact the injuries have had on your daily life, any lasting injury, and the financial losses caused by the accident. This can include lost earnings, medical treatment, rehabilitation, replacement or repair of your bike and equipment, care costs, and home adaptations where your injuries require them. If your injuries affect your ability to return to work or continue working in the same role, it may also be possible to claim for projected future loss of earnings.
Call 999 if anyone is injured or the road is blocked. Report the accident to the police if the driver did not stop or if there was a dispute about what happened. Take the name, address, insurance details, and vehicle registration of any driver involved, note witness names and contact details, photograph the scene and your injuries, and seek medical attention even if your injuries feel minor at first.
You usually have three years from the date of your accident to start a claim. That time limit is set by the Limitation Act 1980. If the injured person was a child, a claim can be brought on their behalf before their 18th birthday, after which they have until their 21st birthday to bring their own claim. Contact us as soon as you think you might have a claim. Different time limits and procedural requirements can apply depending on the circumstances, and early legal advice can also help preserve important evidence.
A claim may still be possible even if the driver cannot be traced. The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) compensates innocent road accident victims where the driver at fault is uninsured or has never been identified. You can read about the scheme on the MIB website. These claims follow a different process to a standard personal injury case, and specialist legal advice makes a real difference. We have considerable experience with MIB applications and supporting clients through every stage of the process.
You may still be able to make a claim even if you were partly responsible for the accident. In these situations, compensation can be reduced to reflect the share of responsibility attributed to each party, rather than the claim being rejected entirely.
Determining liability can be complex, particularly in cycling accident claims, so obtaining legal advice at an early stage can make an important difference to how the claim is assessed.
If a poorly maintained road caused your accident, you may have a claim against the relevant highway authority. Local councils have a statutory duty to keep roads in a safe condition under the Highways Act 1980. We will investigate when the defect was last inspected and whether the authority had notice of the problem before your accident.
The amount depends on the nature and severity of your injuries and the financial losses you have sustained. Compensation divides into general damages, covering pain and suffering, and special damages, covering financial losses such as lost earnings, treatment costs, and rehabilitation. We assess every aspect of your situation before placing a value on your claim.
Most cycling accident claims settle through negotiation without the need for a court hearing. If the other side disputes liability or refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, we will advise you on whether to start court proceedings and represent you fully if required. We will advise you carefully on any settlement offers made and work to ensure your claim properly reflects the impact the accident has had on your life.
Call us on 0800 260 5010 or request a callback online. A Cycling Accident expert will carry out a free, confidential assessment, explain your options, and answer your questions. There is no obligation to proceed and you can be sure that our advisors will always be sensitive, compassionate, and transparent.
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Pedal cyclists are some of the most vulnerable on UK roads and since the pandemic, cycling has increased on the roads in England and Wales.
These days, with the current move towards getting to work and school in a more eco-friendly and healthier way, more and more people are cycling. But this also means that there has been an increase in cycling accidents due to the higher number of cyclists on the road.
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