MOTORBIKE ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIMS - NO WIN NO FEE

To make a successful claim for compensation in motorbike accident injury claims the legal action must be brought against a negligent party who was ultimately responsible for causing the accident. Below is an overview of the four major types of motorbike accident injury claims with a look at who is responsible in each situation which is not always the driver of a vehicle.

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4 Main Categories Of Motorcycle Accidents

1. Accidents Caused By Another Vehicle - The majority of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. Most often it is a car, but it can also be another motorcycle or a commercial vehicle. The accident circumstances could be either a direct collision or an attempt to avoid a collision that causes you to hit the road or another object. For motorbike accident injury claims to be successful, the incidenct must have been caused by the other driver’s negligence. It is still possible to bring a claim even if you were partly responsible for the accident. This is known as “contributory negligence,” and it will result in a reduction of the amount of compensation you are awarded based on your percentage of blame for contributing to the cause of the accident.

2. Accidents Caused By Defects In The Road’s Surface - A poorly-maintained road with potholes or excess gravel, can also be the cause of a motorcycle accident. Taking photos of the scene of the accident is particularly important in these cases. You need proof of both the fact that a defect exists and that the defect was significant enough to cause the accident. Upon learning that an accident has occurred due to a defect in the road, the party responsible for maintaining that road will move quickly to correct the problem thereby removing the evidence. It is important that you act immediately in all motorbike accident injury claims to gather the evidence as soon as possible.

3. Accidents Caused By A Spill Or An Object On The Road - Often it is not easy to identify the party responsible for the spill or the party who left the object on the road. If you are able to identify the responsible person, then you can start legal action against them. If you are unable to identify the person responsible you have two avenues you can pursue. One option is to contact the party responsible for maintaining the road and find out if there was a report of a spill or other hazard on the road. Should that body have known about the hazard but failed to address it, you may be able to bring a compensation claim against them. A second remote possibility is to seek compensation through the Motor Insurers Bureau, which exists to compensate accident victims when the responsible party cannot be traced or does not have car insurance.

4. Accidents Caused By Defective Motorcycle Parts - A fourth type of motorcycle accident is that caused by a defect in some part of the motorcycle itself. Consumer protection legislation often holds manufacturers liable in these cases, enabling you to bring motorbike accident injury claims against them.

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Free Legal Advice – Specialist Solicitors

If you have had the unfortunate experience of being injured in a collision you should contact a solicitor who deals with motorbike accident injury claims as soon as possible. Motorcyclists who have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of a third party may be able to bring a personal injury compensation claim. Our motorcycle accident claim solicitors offer free legal advice on personal injury compensation. There is absolutely no charge for the consultation and you are under no obligation to proceed with your claim. Simply complete the contact form on this website or give us a call on our helpline. Our solicitors take cases on a no win no fee basis. Compensation is paid in full. It is completely risk-free for you to bring your motorcycle accident claim. Win or lose there is no charge.