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No Win No Fee Cycling Accident Claims
Cycling is a great way to keep fit and see some sights ,but it also comes with risk. If the road surface has not been maintained or another road user drives dangerously, a cyclist can be injured. So, we’ve made this guide to cycling accident claims to examine when and how a claim could be made.
Key Takeaways
- Cyclists are considered vulnerable road users as they are less visible and protected than car drivers.
- If drivers don’t give cyclists enough space or do not pay due care and attention, the cyclist can be injured.
- Our expert solicitors can offer their services under some very desirable No Win No Fee terms.
- We operate a 24 hour advice service so whenever you want further information or a free eligibility check for your potential cycling accident claim, we’ll have someone on hand to help.
Talk to our team at any time using the contact details given here:
- Call us on 0333 091 8598.
- You can also contact us online by completing a callback form.
- Open the live chat window on your screen now.
Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim After A Cycling Accident?
Yes, you could make a No Win No Fee claim after a cycling accident if you suffered your injuries due to another road user’s negligent actions.
As a road user, cyclists are required to do everything they can to avoid causing harm to others. Which means, upholding the rules and laws of both The Highway Code and Road Traffic Act 1988.
This duty of care applies to all road users, so if you were cycling and someone else caused you to have an accident and suffer an injury, you could claim compensation. We have summarised the eligibility requirements in road traffic accident claims here:
- You were owed a duty of care by another road user.
- This duty was breached in some way.
- That breach resulted in an accident in which you suffered injuries.
You can find out more about cycling accident claims and get a free eligibility assessment by speaking to our advisors today.
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How Can No Win No Fee Solicitors Help With Cycling Accident Claims?
Our No Win No Fee solicitors can help with cycling accident claims by offering you their knowledge and expertise under some very desirable contractual terms. We’ll explore the type of contract our solicitors can offer further down, but generally, No Win No Fee means you won’t pay any upfront solicitor service fees and will pay a small success fee if your case wins.
Our experts operate at the highest standards of professionalism and can offer a range of services tailored to fit your needs. Here are just a few of the services and support they can offer:
- Getting you the right medical care, rehabilitation and support by referring you to the relevant specialists.
- Organising a fully independent medical assessment to determine exactly what harm has been caused.
- Helping you gather supporting evidence.
- Calculating a total cycling accident compensation award, including your loss of earnings and other costs.
- Keeping you informed of how the claim is progressing and explaining all the legal jargon.
- Negotiating a final settlement on your behalf.
You can find out more about what No Win No Fee Solicitors Co can do for you, and the services we can provide, by speaking to our advisors today. In addition to further insight into the cycling accident claims process, our advisors can assess your eligiblity for free. Talk to the team today using the details given below.
How Might Negligence Result In A Cycling Accident?
Here we have a few examples of how someone else’s negligence could result in a cycling accident. Various circumstances could lead to a cyclist being injured, so if your specific accident isn’t listed below, you could still be able to claim.
Examples can include:
- You were cycling along a designated cycle trail when you hit a pothole. The defect had been reported, but no action had been taken to repair the hazard within a timely manner. The bike went into the hole, causing you to lose control and crash into a tree, breaking multiple bones, including a very serious knee injury.
- A car driver sped across a junction while distracted by their mobile phone. The driver veered into the cycle lane where your brother was approaching. Despite taking evasive action, your brother was hit by the car and knocked from his bicycle. He suffered severe back injuries and major brain damage.
- When cycling along a residential street, a vehicle reversed out of their driveway without observing adequately. The car hit you while you were cycling past and damaged your ribs and internal organs.
Our team is available to assess your eligibility to claim at any time. Talk to us today.
What Are Some Of The Most Common Cyclist Injuries?
Here we have some of the most common cyclist injuries that could be sustained in an accident. As cyclists lack the protection of car drivers or even motorcyclists, they are considered some of the most vulnerable road users.
Injuries can include:
- Soft tissue injuries such as ligament and muscle tears, ruptured tendons and nerve damage.
- Broken bones ranging from minor wrist fractures to serious vertebral disc damage.
- Head and brain injuries and associated complications like epilepsy and paralysis.
- Damage to internal organs.
- Loss of limbs.
The exact nature of the injuries sustained will depend on the circumstances of the accident itself. No matter how minor or serious your injuries were, our team is here to offer free advice and assess your eligibility. Get in touch via the details given below today.
What Is The Process Of Beginning A No Win No Fee Bicycle Injury Claim?
At the beginning of a No Win No Fee bicycle injury claim, you’ll need to gather some supporting evidence. The proof you collect will not only demonstrate that a third party caused your injuries, but also highlight the extent of your injuries, which will really help solicitors to determine a potential compensation figure.
Evidence examples include:
- Medical records: After any accident, the single most important thing is getting professional medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor. While your health is the primary concern, any records from your treatment, such as scans, tests and examination notes, can all be used to show what injuries were sustained.
- CCTV or dash cam footage can be very useful in showing how the accident occurred.
- You can take photographs of your injuries, the bicycle and accident scene. If your injuries prevent you from doing this, then someone else can do this for you.
- The contact information of any witnesses to the accident.
- If you were involved in an accident with a driver, note down their registration number and contact details.
If you have any questions about what evidence could help support your personal injury claim, you can contact our advisors.
What Cycling Injury Compensation Can I Get?
The cycling injury compensation you could get would depend on various factors, such as what injuries you suffered, how severe they were and whether there were any financial losses.
The injuries you suffered in the accident would be compensated under general damages.
Professionals could refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when calculating this head of your claim, as this document contains compensation guidelines for various injuries.
You can use our compensation calculator below to get a clearer idea of what compensation you could receive for your injuries. Our calculator uses the JCG’s figures.
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How Is Compensation Determined In No Win No Fee Cycling Accident Claims?
Compensation in No Win No Fee cycling accident claims is determined by assessing the severity of the injuries you suffered and also what financial losses these injuries caused you to experience.
As well as your physical and psychological injuries, compensation in No Win No Fee cycling accident claims can also be paid out for financial losses. This head of claim is called special damages, and you can see a few examples of such costs below.
We should emphasise that special damages are paid out for both past and future losses, which means these amounts are often much higher than corresponding general damages. Examples include:
- Loss of earnings due to any time taken off work to recover from your injuries.
- Any loss of future earnings if you are unable to work at all or at the same level as pre-accident.
- Medical expenses such as physiotherapy, prescription medications and other out-of-pocket healthcare.
- Accessibility modifications to your home. For example, ramps, stairlifts, accessible bathroom facilities and raised seating.
- Domestic care and support, including meal prep, cleaning and caring for any dependants, if you cannot do this safely on your own.
- Travel expenses to and from work and hospital appointments if you cannot drive yourself.
Be sure to keep any documentation, including payslips, travel tickets and care bills, as proof of these costs.
To learn more about how compensation in cycling accident claims is determined, and to get a better idea of what could be paid out in your particular circumstances, talk to our team today.
Get Help From No Win No Fee Solicitors Co
You can get help from No Win No Fee Solicitors Co by talking to our advisors. In addition to further advice and guidance, they can assess your eligibility to claim without charge. If eligible, they will put you in touch with one of our dedicated personal injury solicitors.
The type of contract they can offer eligible claimants is called a Conditional Fee Agreement or “CFA.” This contract will protect you from having to pay solicitor service fees both at the start of and during the claims process. There will also be no solicitor service fee if the claim fails.
A success fee will be taken from your compensation if the claim is won. The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 caps the maximum percentage that can be charged as a success fee at 25%. So, whatever payout you receive, the majority will be yours to keep.
Contact Our Experts To Start Your Claim
We operate a 24/7 advice line to give people the opportunity to ask any questions, get further guidance and find out if they can make a claim. Get in touch with us today using any of the contact details provided here:
- Call us on 0333 091 8598.
- You can also contact us online by completing a callback form.
- Open the live chat window on your screen now.
More Information
Read more of our personal injury claims guides here:
- Find out how long after an injury you can claim compensation with this guide.
- Read our advice on needing a solicitor for a personal injury claim.
- Learn who could be eligible to make a neck injury claim here.
These external resources have been included for additional information:
- Read the information on cycling from THINK!
- See this NHS guidance on giving first aid at the scene of an incident.
- View the latest road traffic statistics from the Department for Transport.
Thank you for taking the time to read our cycling accident claims guide.