An accident victim who is considering legal action will have many questions. To help you better understand the claims process, we have gathered together answers to the most frequently asked questions about motorcycle injury claims.
Q: How soon after the accident should I start my motorcycle injury claims?
A: As soon as possible. The amount of time in which you have to issue your claim for personal injury in a court of law is three years from the time of the accident. There are exceptions to this general rule for those under the age of 18 years and for the mentally incapacitated.
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Q: What are the requirements for making motorcycle injury claims?
A: There are many requirements you have to meet in order to bring a successful motorcycle injury claim. When you are in the midst of recovering from your injuries, trying to file a claim on your own can be confusing and frustrating. A solicitor can help you by taking on all of these responsibilities and filing the claim on your behalf.
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Q: Can I start a motorcycle injury claim even if I am partly at fault for the accident?
A: Yes. The legal term for this type of situation is “contributory negligence.” It means that the victim bears some responsibility for the accident and/or their injuries. If the court finds contributory negligence, then your award will be reduced in relation to your amount of responsibility.
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Q: How long does it take to resolve motorcycle injury claims?
A: The length of the claims process depends in large part on the type of accident you were involved in and on the extent of the injury. Most road traffic accidents take around 12 to 18 months to resolve with the limiting factor being the time taken for recovery from the injuries.
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Q: How much money can I expect to receive?
A: The amount of compensation you receive in a motorcycle injury claim depends on the extent of your injuries, the recovery period and the existence of any long term disability.
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Q: Will I receive compensation for the damage to my motorcycle?
A: Yes. You will be compensated for damage to your motorcycle. However if the motorcycle is ‘written off’ meaning that it is beyond economical repair you should not expect to receive the amount that you originally paid for the bike. The judge will take the bike’s age into consideration.
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Q: What if I am unable to locate the responsible party? Is there a way I can seek compensation?
A: Cases where the responsible party either cannot be located or does not have insurance are handled by the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). A solicitor can assist you in filing your claim with the MIB.
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Q: How much do you charge?
A: We utilise a no win no fee scheme for motorcycle injury claims which means that you pay no legal fees or expenses if we do not win your case. We only get paid if you receive compensation and our fees are paid by the other side and not by you. Win or lose there is no charge. This makes it completely risk-free to bring your motorcycle accident claim. For free legal advice about your potential claim, contact us today. Just phone us on our helpline or complete the contact form on this page.
