Mud & Debris on the Road
One hazard peculiar to cyclists is debris on the road. Mud, manure or other debris that has been deposited on to the road by flotsam of farm machinery, or the jetsam of animals moving from one field to another can lead to debris. Coming across these unexpected lumps can cause cyclists to skid, be dismounted […]
Driver distracted by dog!
Laura acted for a client who was knocked off his bicycle by a car driver who had been distracted by his dog, who was in the car with him. Our client sustained a complex ankle fracture and a nasty soft tissue injury to the shoulder. The claim settled for a total of £23,500, including claims […]
Cyclist knocked off his bike
Laura acted for a client who was knocked off his bicycle by a car emerging from a side road. We successfully recovered damages not only for injuries but also for the replacement of our client’s bike, clothing and a pair of damaged sports glasses worth £860.
Hit and run claim
Alastair acted for a cyclist who was the victim of a hit and run after he was knocked off his bike by a vehicle that fled the scene of the accident. The claimant was left unconscious and the driver was never found. Alastair specialises in obtaining compensation for people who are injured by unidentified drivers […]
Pothole claim
Alastair recently settled a claim for a cyclist who’s wheel descended into a hole in the road causing him to fall off his bike and sustain injuries and minor scarring to the face. The council were held responsible for not maintaining the road to a safe standard and the client was awarded £8,500.00 for his […]
Cyclist told he couldn’t claim
Adam acted for a client who was a cyclist and was knocked off his bike by a car. A previous firm of solicitors had abandoned the case. 4 independent witnesses blamed our client saying he went through a red light however Adam managed to show through traffic light sequencing review that the car driver must […]
Roadworks cause cyclist injury
Adam recently acted for a man who was cycling along a service road in South Manchester when he suddenly came upon some road works round a slight bend and he was unable to stop before road works resulting in him fracturing his shoulder when he fell to the ground. The claim was initially made against […]
Uninsured Drivers
Uninsured driver claims: not to worry if the vehicle that knocked you off your bike, scooter or motorbike was uninsured, we can still claim for you from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). This is a special body created to ensure that those who are injured because of somebody else’s fault still have the chance to […]
Claim Transfers
Transfer from another solicitors firm of claims company: if you are not happy with your current solicitor , you can get a second opinion from us and transfer the case. We pride ourselves on our knowledge , attention to detail, speediness and being contactable and if you aren’t receiving this treatment then speak to us.
Fuel spill accidents
Fuel spill accidents: If you come off your bike, scooter or motorbike as a result of a fuel spill, then you can make an accident claim if we can show that another road users themselves or the manufacturer or garage could have prevented the spill happening(e.g. inadequate repairs, faulty vehicle, overfilling tank or failing to […]
Hit & Runs
Hit and run claims: not to worry if you did you not get the registration or any details of the vehicle that knocked you off your bike, scooter or motorbike, we can still claim for you from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). This is a special body created to insure that those who are injured […]
Potholes
Pothole and poor road condition claims: accident claims resulting from road quality issues require the involvement of local authorities, such as city or town councils, which we are used to dealing with regularly. Its good practice to report it to the council as soon as possible and also to take pictures of the defective road […]
Knocked Off
If you’re knocked off your bike, scooter or motorbike by another road user, we can help.
