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Cycle Accident Claim

Cycle accidents on the roads.

Latest figures from the national Audit Office show the amount of bicyclists dead or seriously wounded in bike accidents on British roads rose by 11% between 2004 and 2007, despite the amount of cycling staying on average unceasing. In 2007 alone over 16,000 bike riders were wounded in the UK and 136 were killed.

although less than 10 % of road accidents involve bicyclists, the casualty rate for cycle riders is nearly 100 times larger than car users. These figures obviously identify bike riders as being particularly exposed and most sure to sustain significant wounds and loss in an accident.

the most common types of bike accident are:-

Collisons involving another car.

These accidents tend to cause the highest number of casualties and the most serious. Other road users regularly refuse to see bike riders or take little care when overtaking skyrocketing the possibility of being concerned in a cycle accident when cycling on the roads. Fault for the cycle accident will rely on the circumstances but even if the bike rider is partially responsible the may still be able to make a compensation claim.

Accidents caused by poorly or badly mended road surfaces.

Badly maintained road surfaces and potholes are also one of the main reasons behind cycle accidents. Road maintenance is the responsibility of the local council and if an accident is due to a pothole in the road it’s the local authority that is liable for any claim for compensation.

Failure of cycle.
Bike accidents can happen as a result of a faulty or poorly maintained cycle. Punctured wheels occur frequently and chains come off the bike or snap, causing the rider to come off their bike, wounding themselves. The best way to avoid a bike accident due to these issues is to regularly get your bike serviced by a professional. However , if a bike accident has been caused by a fault in produce or poor maintenance by a professional it could be possible to make a bike accident compensation claim.

Interference with bicycle by uncontrolled animals.

Animals like family pet dogs can be a nuisance to cyclists. A dog’s natural instinct is to give chase to everything that moves and that includes any passing cyclist and can result in the dog causing the rider to fall. In a case like this it is feasible to make a cycle accident compensation claim against the owner of the dog.

Accidents involving sports including training events.

Bike accidents during cycling sports and training are quite common particularly when many bike riders are riding together in a firmly packed group. The only way to prevent this kind of accident is to ride in single file and try to keep a safe distance between bicycles. this recommendation is obviously not practical for those partaking in a racing event. Riders partaking of falling off their bikes is very common within other types of cycling sports including BMX racing and trail cycling.

The best way to guarantee your safety in the event of any cycle accident is to wear a bicycle helmet and protecting clothing at all times.

Can i claim?
Whatever the situation that led to a cycle accident if it led to injury to the cyclist it is possible to make a claim. Macks Solicitors have many years experience in handling every kind of bike accident compensation claims and is happy to provide, clear and straightforward legal services to bike accident victims without obligation.

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