Bicycle Accident Compensation

Riding a bicycle is a cost effective, environmentally friendly, and largely healthy way to travel. As the roads become more congested, it is also becoming a more convenient alternative to travelling by car. However, these same congestion levels have also led to an increase in the number of cyclists who are involved in potentially fatal road traffic accidents every single day. As well as potential accidents involving cars and vans, there is a very real threat of fatal injury from HGVs. Even potholes and grassy roads are a potential injury waiting to happen for cyclists.

Generally, cyclists in city centres face the biggest risks not only of injury but of death, and an alarmingly high number of these accidents involve HGVs and trucks. While HGVs only make up around 5% of the country’s vehicles, they account for 19% of road deaths to cyclists and many of these occur in city centres with London being the most likely place to suffer an accident.

According to statistics, a cyclist is 8 times more likely to die if they are involved in an accident with an HGV than with a car. However, the death count only paints a small part of the picture as many more cyclists suffer from non-fatal accidents every year. While they may not cause death they can lead to a loss of income and serious problems in the short and long term.

Broken bones are common in a bicycle accident because the cyclist does not enjoy the same level of protection that is offered inside a car. Lightweight clothing which is typically worn when cycling also offers very little in the way of protection. Wearing a helmet will certainly reduce your chances of head injury but it will not remove this risk completely.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident or any other type of road traffic accident then call Mayiclaim today on 0800 756 7774 to discuss your possible compensation claim. Alternatively you can complete the claim form and have one of our qualified, professional solicitors assess your case and discuss your possible options with you.