If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorbike accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. Perhaps you broke some ribs after your motorcycle slid on diesel and crashed? Or you smashed into a car that pulled out at a junction without spotting you? Or maybe a loved one was fatally injured during a group ride out? There are a few types of road traffic accidents that are more likely to affect motorcyclists than other road users. This is partly due to the lower visibility of motorbikes, when compared to cars and lorries, but also because of the lack of physical protection offered by the motorcycle itself. Examples include:
There are also some issues that tend to arise in motorcycle accidents - speed, for example, or the impact of defective road surfaces. Other examples include:
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, and think that you might have a claim for compensation, it helps to have expert advice from a personal injury claims lawyer who understands the issues peculiar to motorcycle crashes. Thompsons' compensation solicitors are experienced in investigating and advising on motorcycle accident claims. We have an excellent success rate - we win over 90% of our personal injury cases - and act on a No Win No Fee basis. If you need advice on making a claim, give our motorcycle accident lawyers a call on 0800 0891 331 or complete the online compensation claim form below.