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Understanding the Role of Liability in Bike Accident Claims

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At Cycle SOS, we have over 30 years’ experience representing cyclists seeking a bike accident claim. We can help with a range of compensation claims, including road traffic collisions, cyclist pothole claims, dooring accidents, and component failure. We work on your behalf to secure the compensation amount you’re entitled to, whatever the circumstance. 

Many of our personal injury clients have suffered due to the actions or negligence of other road users, for example, they may have been knocked off their bike by a vehicle or may have come off after hitting a deep pothole or other road defect. However, we’re also able to represent cyclists in component failure claims and sports accidents. 

If you’re involved in a cycling accident, our team of specialist cycling solicitors will gather evidence and investigate your claim, using reconstruction techniques, to decide which party is liable or at fault. We’ll assist you with your bicycle accident claim and help you to receive compensation for your personal injury, loss of earnings, bike/kit damage, and medical costs. We can also provide medical assistance and physiotherapy to aid your recovery. 

For more information regarding the role of liability in bike accident claims and assistance starting your claim, call the Cycle SOS team on our 24/7 freephone helpline 0808 100 9995. 

What is Liability? 

Liability refers to being legally responsible for something, for example, causing a road traffic collision. However, liability must be proven, and it must be shown that the liable party is at fault. This is where a specialist legal team can provide support. 

Recent changes to the Highway Code and potential future changes to liability laws in the UK are intended to change motor vehicle drivers attitudes towards vulnerable road users, make the roads safer for cyclists, and ensure drivers are prosecuted for dangerous driving or at least held responsible for any accidents they cause. 

Bicycle Accident Liability

111 pedal cyclists were killed in Great Britain in 2021, whilst 4,353 were reported to be seriously injured and 11,994 slightly injured. From 2016 to 2021, ‘the most common contributory factor allocated to pedal cyclists in fatal or serious collisions (FSC) with another vehicle was ‘driver or rider failed to look properly’. 

According to recent data, the most common factor in fatal or serious collisions between pedal cyclists and vehicles is the failure of the driver or rider to look properly. #RoadSafety #CyclingSafety

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How to make a Bike Accident Claim

After contacting Cycle SOS, your bike accident claim will be taken on by one of our specialist cycling solicitors, who will run through all the information you need to know to go forward with your compensation claim and answer any questions. 

Once we have all the details surrounding your cycling accident claim. We’ll then pursue the party that’s liable for your injuries and further investigate, gathering evidence to help you secure your compensation amount. 

The defendant may accept or deny liability for your bike accident. If they do accept liability for your cycling injuries, you may then choose whether to accept or deny the settlement amount offered. However, you should wait until you have all the facts regarding the severity of your personal injury before accepting a settlement. Our expert team will guide you through this. 

If the other party denies liability for your bike accident claim, or you decide to decline the settlement offer, Cycle SOS will continue to negotiate an appropriate compensation amount on your behalf. The majority of our cycling injury cases are settled out of court. However, if you do need to attend to prove liability, our team will be there to support you throughout the entire claims process. 

For more information about our services or to start your claim, call 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.