Motorcycle Accident Compensation Claims

Unfortunately, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users when it comes to road traffic accidents. They are not protected by the body of their vehicle in the same way that car, van and lorry drivers are, leaving them open to sustaining severe and sometimes life-changing injuries.

They are also difficult for drivers to spot on the road, meaning they are particularly at risk of being involved in collisions. In fact, motorcycle riders have the highest rate of accidents and injuries per mile travelled of all road user types. Being in a motorcycle accident can also cause long-lasting psychological trauma that may manifest in symptoms such as mood swings, insomnia and memory problems.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, taking legal action can help you to secure the funds you need in order to get the rehabilitation you deserve. You can get on the path to recovery by comparing personal injury solicitors and starting a motorbike injury compensation claim today.

What Causes Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

Many motorbike injury claims stem from accidents that could have been avoided if another road user was driving carefully and paying proper attention to the road ahead. For example, a car driver may pull out in front of you at a junction. Sadly, this kind of incident is common.

But in other cases, the accident happens as a result of road rage, or is caused by a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

You may come off your bike after hitting a pothole, one that the local council is aware of but hasn’t repaired. Or a car driver could simply open their door on you without looking, knocking you off your bike.

If any of the above has happened to you, you may have a valid motorcycle injury claim.

Common Types Of Motorcycle Accident Injuries

 The kinds of injuries sustained following a motorcycle road traffic accident (RTA) include:

• Head injuries
• Back and spinal injuries
• Road rash – this is damage to the skin caused by skidding across the ground
• Leg injuries

All of the above can be painful and upsetting to live with, but they can impact the rest of your life more than you think. You could be left with expensive bills for medical care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as for making modifications to your home. You may suffer loss of earnings while you recover, and this time off work could even harm your future career prospects.

So if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to put in a motorbike accident claim, consider how the accident has affected your life. Any compensation you receive could help to make up for what happened, especially the financial consequences.

Am I Eligible To Make A Motorcycle Accident Claim?

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault within the last three years, you should be able to make a claim. In fact, even if you were partly to blame for the incident, you may still have a right to compensation.

If you were under 18 years old when the accident took place and a claim was never made on your behalf, you have three years from the date you turn 18 to file a claim.

In certain situations, for example if you sustained a head or brain injury, you may have longer to take legal action. This is where the ‘date of knowledge’ of your injuries attributed to the accident occurs later.

What Evidence Do I Need For A Motorcycle Injury Compensation Claim?

A specialist motorbike accident solicitor will be able to tell you exactly what you need to start a claim. But the following are all types of evidence that can strengthen and support your case:

• Details of the other vehicles and road users involved in the accident
• Witness contact details
• Photos or videos of the accident scene, only if it’s safe to take them
• A police report of the incident
• CCTV or dashcam footage if available
• Details of medical treatment you’ve received, including an assessment of your injuries
• Receipts for expenses, such as transport or car hire, medical treatment and repairs to your bike.

How Much Compensation Will I Get?

There are many factors to consider when it comes to working out how much compensation you’ll be entitled to after a motorbike accident. Any motorbike accident compensation claim will need to take the following into account:

• The type of injury you sustained
• How severely you were hurt
• Any loss of earnings
• Any travel or medical expenses you had to pay.

Each claim is different, but to give you an idea, you could receive between £1,760 and £10,180 for a minor head injury or between £9,970 and £128,320 for a moderate to severe back injury.

To get an idea of how much money you may be entitled to, check out our Personal Injury Calculator.

To give yourself the best chance of receiving the money you deserve, it’s advisable to enlist the help of a specialist motorbike injury solicitor. They can help you get the full amount of compensation that you are owed.

What’s more, you don’t need to worry about being left out of pocket as your solicitor can take your case on a no win, no fee basis.