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OUR SERVICES- Cycling Accident Claims Compensation

At Cycle SOS – The Cyclists’ National Helpline, we are specialists in cycling accident claims compensation, with decades of experience in representing cyclists across the UK. Whether you’re a recreational rider, a commuter, or a competitive cyclist, we’re here to provide expert legal support following an accident, helping you secure the compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Cycle SOS?

  • Specialist Legal Expertise: Our legal team at Fletchers Solicitors is dedicated exclusively to cycling-related personal injury claims. We understand the unique challenges cyclists face on the road, and as passionate cyclists ourselves, we’re committed to protecting your rights.
  • Official Legal Partner of Cycling UK: We are proud to be the sole legal team supporting members of Cycling UK, the leading voice for cyclists nationwide.
  • Serious Injury Expertise: Through our affiliation with Serious Injury Law, we offer an elevated level of support for clients who have suffered serious or catastrophic injuries. Our team provides not only expert legal representation but also compassionate guidance to help you move forward after life-changing events.

Comprehensive Support for Cyclists

We handle all aspects of cycling accident claims, ensuring you are fully compensated for:

  • Personal injuries sustained in accidents caused by other road users, including hit-and-run incidents and accidents involving uninsured drivers.
  • Damage to your bike and other property.
  • Loss of earnings and other financial losses.

In addition, we specialise in claims involving highway defects and faulty bike components, combining legal expertise with technical insight to strengthen your case.

Our Process

We operate on a No Win, No Fee Agreement, meaning there’s no financial risk to you if your claim is unsuccessful. This approach takes the stress out of making a personal injury claim, allowing you to focus on your recovery while we handle the legal complexities.

Expertise You Can Trust

Our team includes:

  • Members of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel.
  • Experts trained by the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators in accident investigation and reconstruction.
  • Affiliates of key organizations, including Headway, the Spinal Injuries Association, and Bikeability.

We combine legal skill with a deep understanding of cycling, ensuring you receive the best possible advice and representation tailored to your situation.

Ready to Help You Move Forward

At Cycle SOS, we believe every cyclist has the right to feel safe on the road. Whether you’ve experienced a minor collision or a life-changing injury, we’re here to help you seek justice, secure fair compensation, and rebuild your life.

For free, expert advice or to start your claim, call us today on 0808 500 8104 to speak with one of our specialist solicitors. You can also schedule a callback. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Emily Pheysey

Litigation Executive

Emily has over 7 years of experience in the legal sector, handling road traffic accident claims to recover compensation and support her clients. Her focus is to ensure all clients feel comfortable and at ease with the claims process so that they can focus on their recovery.

Emily considers rapport to be an essential part of the role and strives to always provide excellent client care.

Away from work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling as much possible.

Diane Holderness

Litigation Executive

Diane is a Ministry of Justice (TOJ) Team Leader within our Cycle Department. She has 11 years’ experience managing road traffic accident claims, and 6 years’ experience managing MOJ claims.

Diane enjoys a challenge and always strives for the very best results for her customers; something that is clear in the way her team continually adapts its strategies in order to secure the most desired outcome. Diane has worked her way through the legal ranks here, and is proud to now have a strong, specialist team that is committed to customer satisfaction.

Diane believes that happy clients make a happy working environment, and it is this that ensures a productive and efficient workforce.

Nina Haddock

Chartered Legal Executive

Nina has over 30 years’ experience in the legal sector. She specialises in recovering compensation for injury claimants as a result of road traffic accidents. Her focus for each and every claim is to help her clients secure the funding that they need to pay for ongoing treatment and support.

Nina became a CILEX Fellow in 2006 and now helps her clients and their families at a time when they have been through a traumatic experience, and everything they hold dear to them appears to be changing.

One case Nina is particularly proud of is supporting a client who had successfully sought asylum in the UK, following a road traffic accident. The claim was successfully pursued through the MIB and the client was left with significant injuries. Her client was able to use the compensation to aid family members with their applications to seek asylum in the UK.

Julian Fox

Cycling Accident Solicitor

Julian qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and has worked in all areas of personal injury since 2000. Julian has a well-rounded understanding of personal injury law, having represented both claimants and defendants.

Julian always aims for maximum damages to meet his clients’ needs for injury and rehabilitation expenses, and can often secure interim payments to help meet clients’ financial needs. Julian is highly proactive in ensuring cases are progressed, ensuring a timely conclusion.

When not at the office, Julian is a keen cyclist, both on roads and virtually -he will often do an hour of ‘Zwifting’ in the mornings before starting work.

Richard Atherton

Cycling Accident Solicitor

Richard has 12 years of legal experience and qualified as a Solicitor in February 2014. He has been a Team Manager with us since 2019. Throughout his career, Richard has specialised in personal injury, handling an array of Road Traffic Accident cases, in addition to employer and public liability.

Richard prides himself on his very strong strategic and planning skills, which come into their own in complex injury cases where more technical arguments are involved. On every case, he is committed to ensuring that his clients receive full compensation for their injuries.

Away from work, Richard enjoys sport; he is a season ticket holder at St Helens Rugby Club and a Liverpool FC fan. Not only a spectator, Richard also likes going to play golf as often as he can.

Dave Gardner

Litigation Executive

Dave has over 20 years of experience in the legal sector. His specialism is personal injury and he has dealt with hundreds of cycling injury claims during his career. Excellent client care and communication is paramount to Dave. He prides himself on being accessible and available, attending court hearings where damages are in dispute to ensure the best outcome for his clients. One case Dave is particularly proud of is when he supported an elderly client who suffered serious injuries following a road traffic incident. The police had not taken any action against the defendant, so Dave had to be proactive and act within a 24-hour window. The case proceeded and the client was in receipt of £30,000 in damages, which he would not have been entitled to had the client not approached Dave. He is also an avid supporter of Glasgow Rangers and travelled abroad on many occasions to see them play in European competitions.

Gerard Horton

Partner

Gerard is a Senior Solicitor at Cycle SOS. In his 13 years of experience, Gerard has built a national reputation in the catastrophic injury sector, dealing with high value and complex cases. Alongside his legal role, Gerard supports several charities including Headway Central Lancashire, Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre and spinal injury charity, Back Up.

Julia Eyton

Partner

Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Cycle SOS team.

Specialising in representing those who have had life changing injuries, Julia handles some of the most serious and complex personal injury cases both within Cycle SOS and nationally.

She often works on high value claims and is skilled in winning complex liability cases.

NADIA KERR

Partner

Nadia has over 30 years of legal expertise and has represented hundreds of vulnerable road users. With a focus on ensuring timely rehabilitation, speedy repair or replacement of bikes and kit, and securing fair compensation, Nadia is committed to advocating for justice and client rights. Alongside her legal career, Nadia actively participates in national campaigns to benefit vulnerable road users and acts as a Trustee/Director for the national cycling charity, Cycling UK. Nadia was named in Cycling UK’s ‘100 women’ and was a founding member, now running a women’s cycling group, TeamGlow in South Manchester. Among her many achievements, Nadia takes pride in her spot on BBC Breakfast, where she provided expert commentary on long term government funding for pothole repairs.

Caroline Morris

DIRECTOR OF SERIOUS INJURY

Caroline has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years, recovering more than £56 million in damages during that time, to help clients rebuild their lives after injury.

Caroline is committed to achieving rehabilitation options early, meaning her clients benefits from the best care and treatment at the earliest stage possible.