Motorcycle Accident Compensation Claim
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, Tylers Solicitors is here to help you make a successful motorcycle accident compensation claim.
Our experienced solicitors have decades of expertise in securing compensation for motorcyclists injured in motorcycle accidents. We work on a no win, no fee basis, so you won’t pay a penny unless your claim is successful. Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation and take the first step towards the compensation you deserve.
Helping you get the motorcycle accident compensation you’re entitled to
No matter the circumstances of your motorcycle accident, our leading personal injury solicitors in Chorley are here to offer no-win, no-fee legal services throughout the UK. We recognise that being involved in a motorcycle accident can be a stressful and emotional experience, but we’re on hand to help you get the compensation you deserve so you can move on with your life.
So if you’re ready to start your motorcycle accident compensation claim, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at Tylers Solicitors.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Call us on 0800 699 0079 to discuss your case, and we’ll let you know if you have a motorbike injury claim.
What are the common causes of motorbike accidents in the UK?
In most cases, motorbike accidents are caused by the negligence of other road users. This might be another biker, a larger vehicle, or any other motorist. However, motorcycle accidents can also happen if a pedestrian suddenly steps out onto the road.
Not every motorcycle accident involves a collision, and it’s still possible to sustain injuries even when another party hasn’t made physical contact. In this situation, you may still be able to claim compensation, so it’s worth speaking with a motorbike accident lawyer to discuss your case.
Throughout our years handling motorcycle accident compensation claims, we’ve found that the most common injury causes tend to be:
Motorcycle Crash at a Junction
Junctions can be hotspots for all kinds of road traffic accidents. You may find vehicles pull out suddenly from side streets, running the risk of colliding with your motorbike. If you manage to spot the other vehicle in time, you might be able to change speed or direction to avoid a crash, but this could still lead to you falling.
Motorcycle Crash on Roundabouts
Roundabouts can also be notorious for motorcycle collisions. It’s not uncommon for road users to bump into the back of a motorcyclist waiting to join the roundabout, pushing them into oncoming traffic.
Motorcycle crash caused by being knocked off
Being knocked off your motorcycle is one of the most dangerous road traffic accidents you could be involved in. This is particularly true if your motorcycle accident occurred while travelling at high speed.
Motorcycle Crash on the Motorway
Vehicles travel extremely fast on motorways, and the presence of HGVs and vehicles changing lanes can cause motorbike accidents.
Motorcycle Crash Caused by Road Surfacing
Damaged road surfaces, like potholes, can swerve motorcyclists off course, causing a collision or an accident.
If your motorbike injury occurs as a direct result of poor road conditions, you may be able to claim against the local council in charge of maintaining the highway.
Motorcycle crashes caused by manufacturing faults
If you lost control of your bike due to a manufacturing defect such as faulty brakes, a malfunctioning engine, or another defective part, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the motorcycle manufacturer. Alternatively, if the issue was caused by negligent repairs or poor maintenance work, the claim could be made against the garage or mechanic responsible.
What are the most common kinds of motorbike injuries?
As with any road traffic accident, the injuries you might suffer from a motorbike accident will vary depending on a few factors, including:
- The type of accident — were you knocked from your bike while waiting at a roundabout, or was it a side-on collision at a junction?
- Whether it was a high side or low side accident — low side accidents involve a motorbike falling on its side, which tends to be less severe. In high side motorbike accidents, the rider is usually thrown off at greater speed, which can cause more serious injuries.
- Whether another vehicle was involved — and what type.
- The environment — including the road conditions and any obstacles you may have crashed into.
- The speed at which you were travelling at the moment of impact.
- What you were wearing — did you have the correct biking gear for protection?
With this in mind, the most frequent injuries our motorbike solicitors tend to process claims for include:
Skin injuries
Skin abrasions, lacerations, and ‘road rash’ are common, especially if the motorcyclist isn’t wearing high quality protective gear, such as a leather motorbike jacket and gloves.
If you choose to wear jeans when riding your bike, we recommend looking for specialist biker jeans, which include a kevlar or aramid lining to protect your legs.
Fractures, strains, and breaks
Fractures, sprains, bruising, and breaks are also common injuries associated with motorbike accidents, especially if you’ve been involved in a collision with another vehicle or property or experienced a high-side crash.
From soft tissue damage and fractured legs to broken ribs, wrists, or collarbones, motorbike injuries can affect all areas of the body.
Life changing injuries
In some cases, motorcycle accidents can be very serious, causing severe injuries that have a devastating impact. Accidents that occur at high speeds, in particular, can result in life changing injuries.
These may include head injuries, which can lead to brain damage, as well as spinal injuries, which can lead to long lasting conditions such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. Other serious motorcycle accident injuries include crushed limbs, which may require amputation, and neck or shoulder damage.
Whatever the extent of your injuries, we’re here to support you. Our personal injury lawyers understand that making a motorcycle accident compensation claim can seem daunting, but we’ll guide you through the process every step of the way.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more advice and to speak with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.
How much can I get in a Motorcycle Accident Compensation Claim?
How can our motorbike accident solicitors help?
As a team of experienced motorbike accident solicitors, we have the knowledge and understanding to help you get the compensation you deserve after being involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault.
We’ll help you through the process of understanding what to do after a motorcycle accident, and how to start your claim, handling all the paperwork and technical elements so you don’t need to worry.
We can also take on motorcycle accident claims for family members who may have recently lost a loved one in a non-fault motorbike crash
Why choose us to represent you? As well as having over 15 years of experience in the field, we work on a no-win, no-fee basis meaning you only pay our fee if your claim is successful. This goes to show that we’ll only take on your case if we feel you have a strong claim, and we’ll do everything we can to get you the maximum payout you’re entitled to.
No matter how minor or serious the incident may have been, if you’ve sustained injuries following a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, please get in touch on 0800 699 0079 to speak with a knowledgeable motorcycle injury lawyer.
What can I claim for if I’ve been in a motorcycle accident?
If you’ve been involved in a motorbike accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to have an understanding of the compensation you might be entitled to. It might be more than you think!
As you might imagine, your injuries will make up a big part of your motorcycle accident compensation. However, these aren’t limited to physical injuries. Road traffic accidents can impact your mental and emotional health, too.
Other areas often explored within motorbike accident claims include:
- The cost of any damage to your helmet and protective clothing
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation costs
- Travel costs (for example, a taxi to a medical appointment)
- Loss of earnings if you’ve had to take time off work
- Future loss of earnings if your injuries have a long-term impact
- Any home adjustments, such as ramps, required due to your injuries.
You may also be able to claim compensation for damages to your motorcycle. However, your bike insurance provider will usually cover the costs.
To get a full picture of the physical, emotional, and financial damage caused by your motorbike accident, we’ll ask you to provide as much information as possible about the collision circumstances and their effects on your everyday life.
We recommend keeping track of any expenses, including any receipts from costs accrued following your accident.
As of June 2023, 133,443 motorcyclists were injured in a motorbike accident this year. 29,429 of these were killed or seriously injured. – GOV.UK
What do I need to make a motorbike accident claim?
When you choose the team at Tylers Solicitors to support you with your motorcycle injury claim, we’ll do everything we can to make the process as straightforward as possible. Before we can get the ball rolling, there are a few key steps you can take to ensure we have all the information we need to process your claim.
- If emergency services were called, you should have a road traffic incident report number logged with the police. Keep this to hand as it will help to verify the accident.
- If, for any reason, police were not notified following the accident, make sure you have the contact details and vehicle registration information of anyone else involved in the accident, along with any witnesses.
- If you took any photos or videos at the scene of the accident — including pictures of your damaged motorbike — these can also be helpful, so keep them safe. Photographic evidence of your injuries can also help to support your motorcycle accident personal injury claim.
- Write down how the event unfolded and include as much information as possible, including
- The estimated speed of vehicles involved (including your own)
- Date and time
- Exact location
- Weather conditions
- It’s important to be checked out by a medical professional following an accident, especially if you’ve made direct contact with another vehicle or were thrown off your motorbike. Your medical records from this time will act as important evidence when making your motorbike accident injury claim.
As with most cases, the more information you can provide to support your motorbike accident compensation claim, the better.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors for help with motorbike accident compensation claims?
Our legal specialists have many years of experience when it comes to claiming for road traffic accidents, and we’ve helped many people make successful motorbike injury claims. Offering a sensitive approach combined with industry knowledge, we aim to make claiming compensation for your motorcycle accident injury as smooth and stress free as possible.
No matter the type or severity of your injury, if you’ve suffered due to a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, we can support you. Our motorcycle injury lawyers will work with you to get you the maximum amount of compensation you deserve. Simply get in touch with our team via our online contact form, email us at info@tylerssolicitors.co.uk or call us on 0800 699 0079 and our team will be happy to assist you.
Motorcycle accident compensation amounts
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering what level of compensation you might be able to claim.
Whether you’re curious about the average compensation for being knocked off your bike or you’re claiming after a vehicle collision, it’s important to recognise that the amount you could be entitled to usually depends on the severity of your injuries. In most cases, the more serious and long-lasting your injuries are, the more compensation you could be able to claim.
The best way to get an accurate idea of what you may be entitled to is to speak with a motorbike accident solicitor who can look at the details of your case in depth and offer an estimate.
However, we’ve also put some figures together below to give you an idea of how motorbike injury compensation amounts can vary depending on the severity. Take a look at our handy compensation calculator below for some average amounts.
Need more information? Don’t worry, one of our professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
How much compensation can I claim for a motorbike accident?
The compensation you can claim depends on the severity of your injuries. The more serious your injuries, the more compensation you could claim.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers can work with you to get the motorcycle accident compensation you need to move on with your life.
To find out how much compensation you could be entitled to for a motorcycle accident, use our handy compensation calculator below.
Compensation amounts for head injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident
Even if you were wearing an approved helmet, a serious motorcycle accident could lead to head injuries and brain damage. In some cases, head injuries can lead to long-term disabilities, including learning difficulties and motor impairment.
Average compensation amount: From £2,990 to £493,000
Compensation amounts for neck and shoulder injuries in a motorcycle accident
Neck and shoulder injuries can be extremely serious and have a noticeable impact on your life. If you’re left with any long-term conditions following your motorbike accident, including loss of flexibility or chronic pain, you may be entitled to claim.
Average compensation amount: From £2,300 to £181,020
Compensation amounts for abrasions and bruising injuries from a motorcycle accident
If you’ve been knocked off your motorbike and have skidded across the road, you could suffer serious abrasions, lacerations, and bruising. These injuries can often lead to long-term scarringor require extensive medical treatment to correct.
Average compensation amount: From £2,990 and up to £118,790 for very severe facial scarring
Compensation amounts for paraplegia or quadriplegia following a motorcycle accident
The most serious motorcycle accidents can often lead to paraplegia, quadriplegia, or tetraplegia injuries. These are some of the most serious bodily injuries you could suffer following a road traffic accident. Paraplegia and quadriplegia injuries will have a long-term, permanent impact on your life.
Average compensation amount: From £267,340 to £493,000
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Motorcycle Accident Compensation Claim FAQs
How long do I have to make a motorcycle injury claim following an accident?
You have up to three years to begin your claim for motorcycle accident compensation. As long as your legal claim begins within these three years, you should be eligible to claim for your injuries.
If you aren’t sure whether you’re eligible to start a claim, contact our motorbike accident solicitors today. Our team will be able to confirm whether you’re able to pursue your motorcycle injury claim for compensation.
Can pillion passengers claim motorbike injury compensation?
If you’ve been travelling on the back of the bike as a pillion passenger or carrying a pillion when you suffered a collision or injuries, the pillion could also be entitled to make a motorcycle accident claim.
What do I need to make a motorbike accident claim?
For the best chance of a successful motorcycle accident claim, you will need the following:
- Road traffic incident report number.
- Police reports of the incident or written details, including vehicle registrations, how the accident occurred, where it occurred, when it occurred, and any witness contact information.
- Hospital and doctor’s records covering any injuries.
- Photographic evidence of the accident scene, including damage to your motorcycle.
What gear do I need to wear when riding a motorcycle?
- Helmet adhering to British Standard BS 6658:1985 or UNECE Regulation 22.05 with the BSI kitemark.
- Leather or textile jacket with elbow and shoulder padding or armour.
- Leather or textile jeans with knee and hip padding or armour.
- A one-piece race suit made from leather with padding and armour.
- Leather, textile, or Gore-Tex gloves with wrist and knuckle protection.
- Fitted boots made from durable material.
- Back protector to protect the back and spine.
- Airbag vest to protect the upper body.
- High-vis vest to aid visibility.
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