Cycling Accident Claim

See Also : Driver Car Accidents | Passenger Car Accidents | Whiplash
Motorcycle Accident | Pedestrian Accident | Cycling Accident | Spinal Injury
Head Injury | Claiming for a Child | Making an Accident Compensation Claim

Corries' specialist Cycling Injury Team is led by director - and keen cyclist - Mark Dawson.
In spite of the introduction of measures including cycle tracks, cycle lanes and advanced stop lines, cyclists remain extremely vulnerable road users and cycling accident claims are regrettably, a frequent occurrence.

In increasingly congested, multi-lane roads, cyclists' visibility remains a significant difficulty. The statistics speak for themselves: in 2003, 114 cyclists were killed with total casualties being 17,033. About a quarter of cyclists killed and a third of those injured are children with 16-year-olds being most at risk.

We have extensive experience in cycling accident claims, helping cyclists obtain compensation for their injuries following an accident, whether they were travelling to or from work, or simply enjoying a leisurely ride.

Most accidents happen in daylight with rush hours being the most dangerous. Spring and summer - when more people are outdoors - account for most of the accidents.

The most common cycling accident claim involves a motorist turning across the path of a cyclist, or striking a cyclist from behind.

Many of our cycling accident claims revolve around leg or arm injuries, which actually account for more than half of cyclist casualties. Injuries to the chest or abdomen are far less frequent but, when they do happen, they may involve head injuries too.

The head is most likely to hit the ground or a hard surface before other parts of the body. More than 50 per cent of cyclists who are injured sustain head injuries and about 70 per cent of fatal accidents are caused by serious head injuries. Wearing a cycle helmet is always advised.

Many cyclists often find it difficult to bring a cycling accident claim against those responsible for their injuries whether it is another road user or a local authority.

Through our personal cycling experiences - and with many years of legal expertise - our cycling accident claims team can assist with even the most complex claims.

For more information on making a car accident claim for a child, please see our Child Accidents section.

If you think you may have a claim, please call 0800 043 8884 for an informal chat to discuss your situation or simply fill in our online form on this page.