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Personal injury lawyers believe there is no doubt that city and town centre tram tracks present a real and considerable danger to the health and safety of cyclists, with cycling accidents on the tram tracks a feature of every single tram network in the UK.

Are tram track cycling accidents common?

Edinburgh is just one example of tram track cycling accident occurrences in Scotland. Ever since the first phase of tram works started in the capital in 2009, countless people have sustained serious personal injuries tram track cycling accidents, with six sustaining injury in the first week alone.

How is Edinburgh dealing with track track cycling accidents?

Sadly, Edinburgh City Council has not been efficient or realistic in dealing with the problem. It has consistently denied liability for tram track cycling accident claims while there have also been concerns regarding the council's record-keeping, with some injured cyclists claiming that details of their accidents have not been logged in a timely way.

Furthermore, many have voiced their worries that the council's official safety advice could actually increase the risk of cyclists sustaining injury. For example, in 2015 signage in the capital's West End advised cyclists to ride between two tram lines – something experienced riders argue is clearly hazardous.

To the legal eye it is a situation which has all the ingredients for negligence and any cyclist who sustains personal injury as a result of an accident involving the tram tracks should contact a solicitor for advice in relation to their possible right to compensation.

Is Edinburgh no longer safe for cyclists?

As one experienced cyclist who suffered a broken collar bone as a result of her bicycle wheel becoming caught between the tram tracks told Thompsons, "I have commuted to work in Edinburgh by bike for 20 years and have never experienced a danger like this in the city.

Edinburgh is no longer safe for cyclists - people are getting seriously injured and the Council needs to resolve the situation before someone is killed."

How can I make a tram track cycling accident claim?

Thompsons is one of Scotland's leading personal injury firms and we have worked extensively to help victims of tram track accidents.

We have been campaigning for improved tram safety for a long time and are prepared to fight for your case and to prove negligence on the part of the council so that you can receive the fullest possible compensation for your injuries.

 

David Adams
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"You only get one opportunity to pursue a claim for compensation arising from an accident, and you have to make sure that when you do that, you get the best possible agents." 

Call us today on 0800 0891 331 for no win no fee help and advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rails embedded in the road can trap bike wheels and create slip hazards, especially when crossed at sharp angles.

The council has frequently denied liability, and concerns have been raised about how incidents have been recorded.

Contact Thompsons for no win no fee advice on 0800 0891 331 we will assess your case and pursue compensation on your behalf.

 

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