Susan Vanden
Team Leader & Partner, Road Traffic Accidents
English
If you have been injured in a motorbike accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Our specialist Motorbike Accident Claims Solicitors are here to help.
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At Simpson Millar, we understand how shocking and life‑changing a serious motorbike accident can be. When you ask us to act for you, you will have the support of experienced solicitors who focus on maximising your chances of receiving compensation and securing the support you may need to move forward. We place strong emphasis on our clients' wellbeing and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome in your circumstances.
Our Motorbike Accident Claims Lawyers deal with a wide range of motorbike-related injury claims, including collisions involving uninsured or untraced drivers, incidents with foreign vehicles, injuries to passengers on motorbikes (known as pillion passengers), cyclists, e-scooter riders, or pedestrians struck by motorbikes, and claims brought on behalf of children.
We provide a free, no-obligation initial assessment of your claim and usually act on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means there are no upfront legal costs, and you only pay our legal fees if your claim is successful.
Our Personal Injury team has a national reputation for successfully handling compensation claims, regardless of how complex the situation that caused your injury is or how serious your condition may be. The team has been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for their work.
Everyone on our team understands the impact a personal injury can have and is committed to helping clients secure the compensation and rehabilitation they need. You can be confident that we will act with compassion and sensitivity, whilst progressing your claim efficiently. We'll also speak to you in plain English and keep you updated on how your claim is progressing.
To find out if you have a claim, call us on 0800 260 5010 or request a callback at a time that suits you.
Understanding what caused your accident can help identify who was at fault and build a strong claim. Common causes include:
| 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 |
| Spinal & Paralysis | Paraplegia | £267,340-£346,890 |
| Spinal & Paralysis | Tetraplegia | £396,140-£493,000 |
| Neck Injuries | Moderate | £33,020-£50,850 |
| Neck Injuries | Moderately severe | £60,080-£73,970 |
| Neck Injuries | Severe | £86,680-£172,970 |
| PTSD | Less severe | £5,220-£10,810 |
| PTSD | Moderate | £10,810-£30,580 |
| PTSD | Moderately severe | £30,580-£79,080 |
| PTSD | Severe | £79,080-£133,000 |
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.
Motorcycle accidents can result in a wide range of physical and psychological injuries. Common injuries in motorcycle accident claims include:
The severity of your injuries will affect the amount of compensation you may be entitled to. Whatever injuries you have suffered, we will work to secure the best possible outcome for you.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident and another party was wholly or partly at fault, you are likely to be able to make a claim.
Some accidents involve a combination of factors, and fault is not always clear-cut. Even if you feel you were partly responsible, another party may still share some of the blame, and you may still be entitled to compensation under what is known as contributory negligence. Your compensation may be reduced to reflect your share of fault, but the claim itself remains valid.
If the other driver was uninsured or left the scene, you can still make a claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which compensates victims of accidents caused by uninsured or untraced drivers.
Gathering clear evidence helps build a strong case. Where possible, try to collect the following evidence at or shortly after the collision:
If you were too seriously injured to gather evidence at the scene, do not worry, this is very common. Your solicitor will take steps to gather evidence and explore all available options to build your case.
We work on a No Win, No Fee basis, in most cases, which means there are no upfront legal costs and you will not have to pay our legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful, although you may still be responsible for certain costs, known as disbursements. If your claim is successful, the other side will usually pay a portion of our legal costs. You may also need to contribute to some costs from your compensation, and we will explain this to you clearly from the outset.
In some cases, you may need to pay disbursements, such as court fees or the cost of medical or expert reports. After-the-Event (ATE) insurance can often be arranged to cover these costs, and your case handler will explain how it works.
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A motorcycle accident compensation claim is the legal process that lets you seek financial support if you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence. This could involve another driver, a poorly maintained road, or other factors outside your control.
As well as compensation for your injuries, you may also be able to claim for damage to your motorcycle and protective gear, lost earnings, and other financial losses caused by the accident.
Compensation is designed to help you recover and rebuild your life. It is calculated across two categories.
Depending on your situation, compensation can be used for:
We can also help arrange an engineer's inspection of your motorcycle, assist with repairs or replacement, and help you access appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation services.
Yes, you can still make a claim even if you were not wearing a motorbike helmet at the time of the accident. However, not wearing a helmet is likely to be treated as contributory negligence, which means your compensation could be reduced if it can be shown that wearing a helmet would have prevented or reduced your injuries.
The reduction will depend on the nature of your injuries and the extent to which a helmet would have made a difference. If your injuries were unrelated to head protection, for example, a leg fracture, the absence of a helmet may have no bearing on your claim at all. Our Motorbike Accident Claims Solicitors can advise you on how this applies to your specific situation.
Yes. Passengers on motorcycles (known as pillion passengers) have the same right to claim compensation as the rider. If you were injured as a passenger on a motorcycle, you are not considered responsible for how the bike was ridden, and you can bring a claim regardless of whether the fault lies with the rider, another road user, or a third party.
You can claim for physical injuries, psychological harm, lost earnings, medical costs, and other losses resulting from the accident. If the rider of the bike you were on was at fault, your claim will be made against their insurance. Our team has experience handling these types of claims and can guide you through the process.
Yes. If your accident was caused by a poorly maintained road, such as a pothole, road spillage, or defective surface, you may be able to claim against the local authority or organisation responsible for maintaining that road. These claims are handled differently from claims against other drivers, and gathering strong evidence of the road defect is particularly important.
Acting quickly is advisable, as road defects can be repaired before evidence is gathered. Photographs of the road condition, the exact location, and any relevant council or highways records will all help support your case. Our solicitors can advise on whether you may have a valid claim and the steps involved in pursuing it.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your accident to start a claim. If your injury was not immediately apparent, the three-year period starts from the date of diagnosis or from when you first became aware that that your injury may have been caused by someone else.
There are exceptions. For people who lack mental capacity, the time limit does not start until capacity is regained (and in some cases, this time limit may not apply at all).
If the injured person is under 18, the three-year time limit does not begin until their 18th birthday, meaning they usually have until their 21st birthday to make a claim.
It is always best to get in touch with us as soon as possible, while the evidence is easier to gather and events are still fresh in people's minds.
Taking the right steps after an accident can protect your safety and support any future claim:
Call us on 0800 260 5010 or request a callback online to arrange your free, initial claims assessment.
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On 22 May 2017, a devastating act of terrorism took place at Manchester Arena. Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb, killing 22 innocent people and leaving hundreds more with life-changing injuries. Many continue to live with the physical and emotional impact of that night.
Every 17 minutes, someone in the UK is killed or seriously injured in a road crash. That means more than 80 people every single day are affected by collisions that can take lives, cause life-changing injuries, and leave families devastated.
In the UK, many people decide to claim compensation after being injured due to an accident which was someone else’s fault. In law, this is called a Personal Injury Claim. The most common of these accidents include road traffic accidents and accidents at work.
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