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Can I bank my interim payment?
I was involved in an accident when a car pulled out of a junction in front of me. I couldn’t swerve as there was a lorry coming the other way. I was effectively t-boned and went over the car. The claims company acting for me sent me an interim payment from the other driver’s insurer […]
How can it be my fault?
I was waiting at a junction to turn left onto a main road and because the car coming towards me from my right was indicating left, and looked like it was slowing down, I assumed he was turning into the road that I was leaving. But as I pulled out he hit me off my […]
How much did my claim settle for?
I’m just the process of completing a personal injury claim as a result of non-fault accident back in May 2022. My solicitor has emailed me a figure from the third party insurer to which I have agreed. My concern is how do I know if this is the actual figure? I’ve asked for a copy of […]
£500k+ after switching to Bikelawyer
This report sets out the outcome of a case involving a motorcyclist who was injured due to the negligence of a van driver in London, and who switched to Bikelawyer after he grew unhappy with his previous solicitors. Incident Overview The Claimant, who was in his early 30s, was involved in a significant road traffic […]
I was hit by a tractor…
I was riding on a country road at around 50mph when a tractor and trailer came out from a road on the left just after a bend. It kept moving into the road leaving me little option to avoid it. I thought the driver would see me and I didn’t think I could stop in […]
Can I claim the cost of buying a car?
About a year ago I had a crash with a car that pulled out on me resulting in some fractures and psychological issues. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder but the symptoms have fortunately now mostly resolved. My fractures have healed but I had to buy a car as I am too nervous to […]
I received a letter of claim, what should I do?
I received a letter from a firm of solicitors claiming compensation for their client’s injuries in her car accident and instructing me to send the letter to my insurer. They claim their client had facial injuries from her airbags going off and whiplash symptoms. I was following a VW Golf on my Ninja and as […]
What can I say about speeding in court?
A few weeks ago I was caught speeding on a weekend ride out. The road was a bit damp as it had been raining that morning but otherwise the conditions were sunny and fine. The recorded speed was 69mph on a 50mph road. There was not much traffic at the time and the conditions weren’t […]
Lawyers say I can’t claim…
I had an accident in 2022 when a car entering a roundabout I was on did not stop and knocked me off my bike. The car driver admitted the accident was his fault. I was injured and my orthopaedic surgeon recommended a series of physiotherapy sessions. I had to go to these first thing in […]
Car swerved into my path…
I was riding home in Preston with one lane going in either direction. In the oncoming lane was a delivery van that had pulled over, hazard lights on. A car went past the van but as he did someone stepped out from in front of the van. The car swerved to avoid him, causing me […]
Road Rash Motorcycle Claim
‘Road rash’ is an American term referring to the wounds caused when layers of skin are removed when a rider comes off his bike and slides across the ground. The term has been adopted by some riders in the UK but is not used by the NHS or the English/Welsh Court system, where it would be […]
Degloving Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
A degloving injury is a situation that most hope to never hear of. It is a term that is used when a serious injury has occurred, often due to a motorbike accident. Degloving Injury ‘Degloving’ occurs when the skin is completely torn from the underlying tissue, exposing muscles, bones or tendons. In the context of […]
Car Door Opened Into Path
A car door opening into the path of your motorcycle can be a heart stopping moment as you swerve to avoid the door. Sadly, these incidents can often lead to a motorcycle accident, injury and occasionally a fatality. In this blog, we’ll look at how to go about making a compensation claim, if a car […]
What To Expect After A Motorcycle Accident?
After the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle collision, there may be a range of very serious areas you need to focus on. The initial shock can turn to anger and frustration, as you battle to recover from your injuries wherever possible. In time, if the accident wasn’t your fault, you will likely want to make […]
How Much Compensation For Motorcycle Accident?
At Bikelawyer we specialise in securing compensation for those injured in motorbike accidents. In this blog, we look at how much compensation you may receive if you make a motorcycle accident claim. Contact our Motorcycle Accident Claims Solicitors To discuss making a motorcycle accident claim, please get in touch with our team today. You can […]
Hit and Run Compensation Calculator
If you have been involved in a motorcycle hit and run accident, you may be looking at what compensation is available. Online calculators can be a useful starting point, but they will not give you the answers you need. At Bikelawyer, we offer a free consultation to discuss your motorcycle accident and give an expert […]
He slammed on his brakes
I was hurt in an accident caused by a car driver in front of me suddenly slamming on his brakes as a traffic light went amber. I want to make a claim for injuries and my bike damage against his insurer as I am now out of hospital and it will be a couple of […]
I hit an unlit skip…
Last month I was riding my bike home at night time on a fairly badly lit urban road. I was well within the speed limit when all of a sudden I spotted an unlit temporary road works set-up around 10 metres away from me on my side of the road. I had no time to […]
I came off my bike on overbanding…
A couple of months back I was riding my bike along a wet road to work and was going around a bend when my bike lost grip and I ended up coming off. I was not too badly hurt and inspected the road and it looked like it had been recently repaired. The seal at […]
