subject: Claiming for motorcycle accidents [print this page] Author: Ronald Kresten Author: Ronald Kresten
According to statistics released by the Department for Transport, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to suffer an accident on Britains roads than somebody in a car.
During the course of a year, a motorcyclist is seriously injured or killed for ever 667,000 miles ridden. There are three most common scenarios in which accidents occur: the first is at junctions, as four-wheeled vehicle users often have misconceptions of where a motorbike is turning.
Secondly, if a motorcyclist is poorly positioned in the blind spot of a car, a motorist may hit them because they claim they simply did not see them. Thirdly, as motorcycles overtake more often than cars, it is common for accidents to occur on bends or in traffic.
For motorcyclists, the risk of injury is greater should you be involved in an incident as you do not have the same level of protection whilst in a car.
Whilst people tend to automatically assume that any accident involving a motorcyclist is the bikers fault, it is often the case that car users are conditioned not to pay as much care to two-wheel vehicles and therefore they could be liable for the crash.
If you are a motorcyclist that has been involved in a road traffic accident, you could be entitled to receive accident compensation against the other party involved. If the accident was their fault, you can make injury claims for some form of financial payout in lieu of the pain you have suffered.
Injury claims do not just take into account the initial wounds; they may also cover costs for ongoing medical treatment and financial compensation for any time lost at work as a result of your health problems.
To find out whether your case qualifies for accident compensation, the best first step is to consult a professional company such as Claims Solicitors, where we will assess the details of your accident and the liability of those involved. A solicitor will also pursue your case to maximise your chance of accident compensation.About the Author:
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