MOTORBIKE INJURY CLAIMS - NO WIN NO FEE

The first motorcycle was built in Germany in 1885. People enjoy motorcycles as both a main mode of transportation as well as for recreation. Currently there are more than 1.5 million motorcycles in the United Kingdom however the downside is represented by the annual toll of tens of thousands of serious accidents and subsequent motorbike injury claims mostly instigated against the drivers of cars and light commercial vehicles by the victims of collisions caused by driver negligence.

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UK Government Study

No vehicle accident is a pleasant experience for the people involved however motorbike injury claims are typically more extreme than most other legal actions following vehicle collisions due to the fact that a bike rider is almost totally unprotected. Because of the rising incidence of motorbike injury claims the UK government undertook a study to better understand the causes of these accidents. Only statistics related to KSI accidents (Killed or Seriously Injured) were included in the study. Those involving only minor injuries were not considered.

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Serious & Fatal Injury Statistics

Below are some of the central findings of the study and the statistics which were gathered therein :-

• Motorcycle riders are 50 times more likely to be involved in an accident than those driving a car.
• The number of serious injuries and fatalities for motorcyclists in the age groups of 20 and below and 35 to 69 increased by 13%.
• Most motorcycle accidents occur on weekends.
• Alcohol was involved in a small percentage of motorcycle accidents.
• Less than 2% of motorcyclists fail breatherlyser tests and of those that do the majority were between the ages of 20 to 24.

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Accident Compensation Claims

The majority of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. Usually the accident is due to the driver of the vehicle not seeing the motorcycle. If the other driver was negligent, the motorcyclist can instigate motorbike injury claims to receive compensation. Victims of motorcycle accidents may be awarded compensation for emotional and psychological damage as well as for their physical injuries. Additionally, victims can seek compensation for damage to their personal property, such as their bike. Other damages for which you may be compensated include lost wages and loss of future income.

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Free Legal Advice

Motorbike injury claims usually start with contacting a qualified solicitor. All of our solicitors take cases on a no win no fee basis. You pay absolutely nothing if you do not win your case. Our no win no fee scheme makes it completely risk-free for you to bring your claim. Compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. Contact us today for free legal advice on your potential motorcycle accident claim. You will speak with one of our experienced specialist solicitors who will advise you on your chances of success and the likely value of your claim. Simply phone our helpline or complete the contact form.