Bike Injury

Bikes are vehicles which are quite susceptible to accidents and cyclists can thus suffer severe injuries as a result. The minimal protection available to cyclists is a factor which increases the chances of serious injury. A cyclist is entitled to claim compensation where the bike injury has been caused by another’s negligence.

Some bikers are lucky to escape from the effects of bike injuries with small contusions, scrapes and bruises, while others can end up bearing very serious injuries like broken bones, spinal injuries and head injuries.

Bike injuries may be caused due to many reasons like the carelessness of the biker, uncontrolled speed, poor visibility and mechanical problems. A bike injury may also occur because of other people’s negligence or because of poor road maintenance by authorities who have neglected their duty of keeping the road in good repair. If the biker meets an accident because of the fault of others, he can claim for personal injury compensation.

A victim may lose his job temporarily or permanently following an accident, thus it is important to claim compensation for the injuries suffered. Also, apart from loss of his earnings, physical pain and mental trauma, he will also have to incur medical expenses and treatment costs. To add to all of this, his bike may also have to be repaired or replaced completely.

Excalibur Solicitors can help you receive compensation where another party was responsible for your accident. In such circumstances you have the legal right to be compensated for the losses you have incurred. A claim must be pursued against the accused within three years of the accident otherwise the claim will be out of time and considered invalid.