Motorbike accident

Motorbike riders are some of the most vulnerable of road users. They are often the victims of road accidents because cars, vans, buses and lorry drivers simply fail to see them.

Because motorbikes, by their nature, do not offer anywhere near as much physical protection as other motor vehicles, the injuries that are sustained by motorbike riders and their pillion passengers can be severe.

In an accident between a car and a motorbike it is almost always going to be the motorcyclist who bears the brunt of the accident. Motorbike riders can be the safest road users, but the actions of motorists and other road users can make the public highway a very dangerous place for them.

Common injuries that are associated with motorcyclists and their passengers are:

Motorbike accidents can be caused by many factors, including defective road surfaces, spillage's on the road surface such as oil or diesel and adverse weather conditions.

Due to the potential seriousness of injuries caused in motorbike accidents, all precautions should be taken to seek specialist medical advice if you have been injured and specialist legal advice to establish if you have a compensation claim. Our in-house teams will offer you the very best service and support, we will assist you in both your physical recovery from your injuries and advising you of the financial options that are available to you.

We will offer you a full portfolio of rehabilitation services to ensure that not only are you compensated financially for your accident but you also receive all of the specialist care needed to assist your recovery from your injuries arising from the accident.

In the event of an accident of this type you should:

• Consult a GP or visit the Hospital in order to get your injuries treated
• Take photographs of your injuries if possible
• Take photographs of the damage to your motorbike
• Contact our team of expert personal injury lawyers who will give you free advice to help you start your “no win no free” compensation claim.

If you have any questions or queries as to whether you have a claim then please do not hesitate to contact us.