Making A Motorcycle Claim

Most people use a motorbike as a means of travel for practical purposes as it means that they can get around busy traffic-congested areas through ease, However, despite the appeal of this, statistics have consistently shown that motorcyclists are more likely then car drivers to be involved in a traffic accident.

In a road traffic accident, motorcyclists put themselves at greater risk as they are more vulnerable to attack then car or lorry drivers. For instance, a spill or a defect on the road could prove to be far more catastrophic for a motorcyclist then for a car or lorry driver. The very structure of the motorbike itself is open and vulnerable to attack and offers little protection to its user. It has been reported that motorcyclists involved in the accident are more likely to suffer from serious physical or mental injury, and most likely to be killed.

In taking these points into consideration, it is essential that at the scene of the accident, depending on the mental or physical state of the person involved, important visual information is recorded, so that the solicitor can help you in your claim.

The most common types of motorcycle claims involve the following:

Filtering between lanes

This type of accident usually involves the motorcyclist overtaking outside or between lines of traffic. In most cases the other driver would claim that the accident happened due to the motorcyclist speeding or having insufficient regard to the safety of others. However, if there is enough evidence available, the solicitor may be able to refute these claims even if speed was a factor.

Defects in the road

Sometimes due to carelessness of others, certain defects are left in the road which causes accidents for motorcyclists. What will be counted as a defect will largely depend on the individual situation concerned? It will have to be analysed whether the particular defect in question posed a real danger to drivers on the road. The highway authority and the local council have a responsibility in ensuring that the road surfaces are maintained and repaired regularly in order to keep up the safety standards. In order to make a claim it will be useful to take any photographs of the defect in the road. Any measurements of the defect will also be helpful to your claim. The photographs should be taken as quickly as possible, as it is important to note that the highway authorities will work quickly to fix the defect to avoid any other potential accidents.

Accidents caused by spills on the highway/objects

There are many substances that can be spilled onto the road that can cause accidents for motorcyclists. These can be anything from fuel, leftover debris, or even water that freezes into ice. If the accident is caused by the motorcyclist colliding with the object on the road, or slipping on the ice, then it will be important to identify the person responsible for the object or spillage. The person identified as being responsible for the spillage/object on the road will claim that they took all reasonable steps to stop this from happening; however they will need to prove this in order to make a defence.

If you have been involved in a motorbike accident, we will do our best to ensure that you gain the best legal advice possible, and assist you in your claim for compensation. You will work with specialists with expertise in this area who will help you in your process.