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Bike Accident Claim: What to Expect During the Legal Process

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You don’t have to go through the process of pursuing a bicycle accident compensation claim alone. As more people choose cycling as a regular form of transportation, the incidence of catastrophic injuries caused by road accidents is on the rise. Cycle SOS’s bike accident solicitors can assist you. We’ll help you feel confident in your compensation claim and understand the legal process, whether your accident was caused by a driver’s negligence or a road defect.

Between 2004 and 2021, pedal cycle traffic increased by 62% as more people took to riding a bike as a regular mode of transport. However, serious injuries caused by road traffic collisions and serious injuries while cycling have also risen by 27%, with the majority being due to the driver or the rider failing to look properly. 

If you’ve experienced a personal injury due to a cycling accident, our specialist cycling solicitors at Cycle SOS will provide support throughout your bike accident claim, so you’ll feel confident in your claim for compensation and know what to expect during the legal process. 

Specialist Legal Advice for Cyclists

What to do after being involved in a road traffic collision 

Here’s what you need to know if you’re injured after a road traffic collision with another road user. 

  1. Stay calm and be polite. This will help you to remain in control of the situation and stop any potential conflict. It will also make it easier for the emergency services, including any police officers attending the collision site, to listen to you and get a clear idea of what’s happened. 
  2. Note the precise location of the accident and mark the point of impact if possible. 
  3. Gather the contact details of those involved, this should include the names and addresses of any witnesses at the scene. 
  4. You should report any injuries caused by the road traffic collision to the police as soon as possible and within 24 hours. You’ll also need to produce your insurance documents for anyone who has reason to see them within a week of the accident. 
  5. Regardless of whether anyone is injured, it is a legal requirement to get the details of the driver involved, such as name and address, as well as the details of the registered keeper of the vehicle. If this doesn’t occur within 24 hours of the accident it becomes compulsory to report the collision to the police. 

Check out our cycling injury claims calculator, for an estimate of how much compensation you may be entitled to once you’ve made your cycling accident claim. 

If you’ve experienced a cycling injury due to a collision with another road user or hitting a pothole, take a look at how to report the incident, gather evidence for the legal process, and make a pothole claim. 

What’s the legal process for a bike accident claim? 

The majority of our bike accident claims operate on a conditional fee agreement, also known as ‘no-win, no-fee’. Essentially, you won’t pay for the legal process (including solicitor rates and paperwork costs) unless your compensation claim is successful. 

Once you’ve contacted our experienced Cycle SOS team, we’ll work on your behalf to investigate the road traffic collision, examine the severity of your injuries, and support you throughout the legal process until you accept an appropriate settlement offer. 

We can help you claim for personal injury, loss of earnings, associated medical costs, damage to your bike, and more. Although the majority of cases are settled out of court, if you do need to attend, we’ll be right beside you and ensure that you feel understood and supported throughout the legal process. 

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Start the Legal Process for a Bike Accident Claim 

With any bike accident claim, it’s crucial to act fast and start your claim as soon as possible, especially if witnesses need to be traced, the police file on the road traffic collision requires inspection, and the scene needs to be examined. At Cycle SOS, our cycling injury solicitors will work with you to gather the necessary forensic evidence, apply our specialist legal knowledge, and ensure the accident is thoroughly investigated and reconstructed if necessary. 

We are partnered with Cycling UK, and we specialise in representing cyclists through every step of their claims process. Our accredited team is comprised of experts surrounding the legal process for personal injury litigation, trained in accident investigation and reconstruction techniques, and is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. 

Start the legal process for a bike accident claim with Cycle SOS by calling our freephone helpline on 0808 100 9995 and speak to one of our specialist solicitors. We’re here 24/7 to help. You can email us or schedule a callback.

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Emily Pheysey

Litigation Executive

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.