If you are a cyclist you are more than likely aware of the dangers when travelling this way, and little surprise that there are thousands of accidents involving cyclists every year on Britain's roads. Here are a few small facts about cycling accidents: 90% of accidents happen in built up urban areas, 75% of cycle accidents happen near or at a junction in the road, 80% of accidents happen during the day and the 80% of injured cyclists are male. Around a quarter of cyclists either injured or killed are children, and most cases of fatal accidents have died from major head injuries.
In the majority of cycle accident cases we find that they are normally as a result of negligence from other road users, and usually car drivers. The vast majority of incidents are not serious, with the cyclist only suffering minor injuries. But in more serious cases where the cyclist has suffered personal injury and they are not at fault you may be able to claim for compensation.
So what should I do if I was in a cycle accident?
Here are a few steps that you should follow if you are unfortunate enough to suffer such an accident:
Make sure that you exchange details with the other party and anyone involved in the incident.
Always report the accident to the police, unless they are already aware of the case. This is an important thing to do if the other party doesn't cooperate during the claim.
Seek medical advice for any injuries you may have suffered as a result of the cycle accident.
If it is possible you should try and take photos of the scene of the accident (or get a friend to do so) because the photos could help assist with any liability disputes.
Get an estimate of your cycle damage, or find the original receipt for the bike if it is un-repairable. If you cannot produce the original receipt a replacement cost estimate will usually be acceptable. Cycle accident cases are usually open to disputes over liability and it is best to prepare for the worst just in case.
Jason Stainton is a legal marketer working for Winston Solicitors a No win No fee law practice based in Leeds West Yorkshire.
In the majority of cycle accident cases we find that they are normally as a result of negligence from other road users, and usually car drivers. The vast majority of incidents are not serious, with the cyclist only suffering minor injuries. But in more serious cases where the cyclist has suffered personal injury and they are not at fault you may be able to claim for compensation.
So what should I do if I was in a cycle accident?
Here are a few steps that you should follow if you are unfortunate enough to suffer such an accident:
Make sure that you exchange details with the other party and anyone involved in the incident.
Always report the accident to the police, unless they are already aware of the case. This is an important thing to do if the other party doesn't cooperate during the claim.
Seek medical advice for any injuries you may have suffered as a result of the cycle accident.
If it is possible you should try and take photos of the scene of the accident (or get a friend to do so) because the photos could help assist with any liability disputes.
Get an estimate of your cycle damage, or find the original receipt for the bike if it is un-repairable. If you cannot produce the original receipt a replacement cost estimate will usually be acceptable. Cycle accident cases are usually open to disputes over liability and it is best to prepare for the worst just in case.
Jason Stainton is a legal marketer working for Winston Solicitors a No win No fee law practice based in Leeds West Yorkshire.
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