The number of cyclists in the UK has more than doubled over the past ten years. But as more and more people are switching from four wheels to two, so too are the number of accidents and injuries involving the nation's cyclists. In most cases, whenever there is an accident on the road involving a bike and a car, it is invariably the cyclist that comes off second best.
Injuries can range from bumps and bruises, to broken bones, head injuries and in the worst cases, death. But one factor remains the same, if you are hurt in an accident while riding your bike, and it wasn't your fault, chances are you're entitled to make a claim... and Legal Request is here to help you get what is rightfully yours.
What are the different types of bicycle accident claims?
Bicycle accident claims can vary as much as any other accident claim as there are numerous types of incidents that could potentially give rise to a compensation claim.
These can include:
- Accidents caused by other road users - this is the most common type of bicycle accident claim and would be applicable if you were knocked off your bile and injured due to the negligence of a car, lorry, motorbike or even another cyclist
- Accidents caused by pedestrians - another common type of claim. Would be applicable if you were knocked off your bike and injured due to the negligence of a pedestrian.
- Accidents caused by badly maintained roads - this type of claim would be applicable if you are knocked off your bike and injured because of the poor condition of a road. This can include pot holes, uneven road surfaces, or ice in an area that should be gritted, such as a main road.
- Accidents caused by faulty products - applicable if you are injured due to a fault with the bike itself, such as faulty brakes or gears.
What are the most common causes of bicycle accidents?
Everyone that has ever cycled on Britain's roads will know that being noticed by other drivers is the most important part of safety on the road, but unfortunately for those on two wheels, it is also often the hardest.
The two most common causes of bicycle accidents on the UK's roads are direct results of people not being aware of cyclists. They are:
- Car doors opening - The cyclist's nemesis. It is common for drivers not to look as they open their car doors after parking, and subconsciously assume that because there is no noise the road is clear. If a cyclist is riding down a road, chances are they will be close to the parked cars, and hundreds of serious injuries are caused every year by drivers not looking and opening their car doors while a cyclist is passing.
- Lorries turning left - A frequent cause of injury to the cyclist. Again, due to their silence presence on the road, they are often missed by lorry drivers and lost in their blind spots as they make a turn. This can result in the cyclist getting trapped, knocked from their bike, in the worst case scenario, caught under the lorry's wheels.
All of these accidents could have been avoided and if you have been the victim of an accident that wasn't your fault and could have been avoided, you may be entitled to compensation.
Call us a Legal Request and we will be able to expertly guide you through your rights, and help you claim back what is rightfully yours.
Remember: as with any other type of accident claim, it is crucial you document every detail of your accident and report your injuries as soon as possible. If there were any witnesses, make sure you get their contact details, as this will help you in your claim when it gets to court.
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Head and brain injury compensation claims can cause anything from a headache and dizziness to irreversible cognitive damage, or even death. Often the most serious of injuries can have relatively mild initial symptoms and a bump that may at first appear to be innocuous can lead to serious life-altering consequences if the correct medical treatment is not sought immediately.
Whiplash is an increasingly common injury that can cause the sufferer high levels of discomfort for weeks, or sometimes months after the initial injury may have occurred.
From today (11th of January 2008) the Roma II treaty comes into effect. The Rome law was set out to give clarity to personal injury claims in the European Union. i.e. who can claim where and in what country etc. Legal Request takes a brief look at this European law change and how it affects the legal process.
Heavy snow and gails have been forecast by the Met office for this weekend and into early next week. The risk of slips, trips and falls may be increased. By Tuesday the 20th of January the following regions of the UK may have been affected by heavy snow:
The met office has predicted heavy snow in Northern Ireland, Northern England and parts of Wales by Monday the 5th of February 2009 and leading into Tuesday the 6th of February 2009. It is expected that the snow will accumulate in places which may cause disruption. Care must be taken on areas with higher ground. This may lead to slips, trips or falls. Our administrative teams are hoping so for sledging capabilities.
As the winter snow gets a grip on the UK for a second day, the amount of injuries caused by slipping on ice and snow has rocketed. Accident and Emergency departments in hospitals throughout Great Britain have initiated emergency protocols to cope with the added influx of snow related injuries. The Met Office has issued more advanced severe weather warnings, ranging from Rain in the South East to more heavy snow showers across the Pennines and the North of England. Expect 10 to 20 centimetres of fresh snow. As temperatures plummet added care needs to be taken as roads and pavements freeze.
The most common reasons for making a claim for compensation are road traffic accidents, back strains (back injuries from lifting) or slips trips and falls. As the economic downturn has deepened the number of accident claims has risen dramatically. Experts have suggested that this trend has necessitated councils and companies to reduce their expenditure forcing them to neglect important health and safety issues.
A promising young student has been killed after being involved in an accident while cycling in London.
We are often asked what is the difference between, Legal Request and some of the other accident claims companies that you see advertising on television or other media. The answer is simple, no difference. Well not any that would have any effect on your no win no fee injury claim. There are a number of pluses to using Legal Request over any of the other accident claims companies out there.
Ever since the invention of the car there have been car accidents. As technology has improved in terms of engineering and raw materials, cars and vehicles have become more efficient and faster. All this efficiency and speed, coupled with the need to cater for modern living has resulted in more accidents. Car crashes, road traffic accidents, it does not matter what you call it, have become very formulaic for society. You crash your car, you make a no win no fee claim. Your insurance pays out and life goes on.
All I want is an easy way of claiming. So many times we hear the relief in our claimants voices when we explain how easy it is to make a claim. Most people are concerned that the claims process is full of red tape and huge application forms to complete.
Most of us are never sure what to do when it comes to thinking about legal issues. Where do I make an accident claim? Where can I find a personal injury solicitor to represent me?
Claim for an accident, slip, trip or fall with Legal Request. Our claims team is available 24 hours a day to take your call. Our website is here for you to take your time and complete the right form for you. You can fill out the claim form, or make use our quick claim form to make a quick accident claim. Which ever way is best for you to make your request for personal injury compensation, Legal Request are here to help. Are you unsure about making an accident claim?
When you fill an accident claim form online or call our claims team, you need to feel assured that your data is only going to be used for the purpose of your claim. This Legal Request Article looks at how we deal with your data and information during your accident claim. We do not sell your data on to a third party.
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Great Britain is blighted by roads that are notorious accident black spots. Every year people are killed or injured in accidents that happen at known black spots. This Legal Request article looks at road traffic accident black spots and areas where car crashes have resulted in injuries. We reveal Britains worst road for accidents.
Following on from our article on Fraudulent or fake accident claims, today we discuss the legal implications of making a fake or fraudulent accident claim or insurance claim. At Legal Request we take a dim view of fraud and we have some advice for you.
As with all aspects of law, the proof of blame and facts about the injury all add up as to how much compensation you can achieve. If your claim is unsubstantiated then you will not receive any compensation. This article from Legal Request takes a peek at the legal aspects behind a personal injury claim and what is needed to prove in a personal injury case. Making a claim with Legal Request is easy...
In latter part of 2008 a major clamp down of accident claims companies in the South East and London areas occurred following an increase in the number of cash for crash fraudulent accident claims attempts. This Legal Request Article looks at the negative side to accident claims management and points out how you can differentiate unscrupulous companies from the honest and transparent accident claims companies like Legal Request.
At Legal Request we like to make the process of accessing our accident claims management services as easy as possible. This article discusses the Legal Request Accident claims form, contact form and the new quick claim forms. Making an accident claim is quick and simple with Legal Request. All claims are processed on a no win no fee basis. You get to keep 100% of your claim.
Local Authorities have an obligation to maintain primary routes and roads in the advent of adverse weather. This means that in most cases when ice, frost or snow is forecast salt or grit Lorries needs to have applied a layer of media to the road. This article looks at the subject of winter maintenance of roads
What does no win no fee mean? At Legal Request we believe in a clear and open practice. When you make an accident claim you need to know exactly what is involved. The Legal Request approach to accident claims management is honesty, and treating you and your compensation claim as an individual set of circumstances.
Feet are curious parts of your anatomy. From toe to heel your feet have evolved to maximise your stability whilst carrying out a full range of activities as a human being. When your foot or feet are injured you can be laid up or off sick for weeks. This Legal Request article looks at personal injuries to feet.
The most common injury we deal with following an
RTA or a car crash is whiplash. At Legal Request we have years of extensive experience in dealing with accident claims for whiplash
Making an accident claim be it for a work related accident or a traffic accident can be a difficult time to get through. You may have questions about making your claim? This Legal Request article will start to guide you through making a claim for compensation.
Accidents are never comfortable circumstances to endure, especially when you are a passenger in a car that is involved in a road traffic accident. If you suffer an injury as a passenger, no matter how minor (even whiplash!) then concern and worry you have to consider your options, including the possibility of making an accident claim.
You may have to take valuable time off work or receive numerous treatments for your injuries, all of which adds up to sorrow and inconvenience. You need compensation for your injuries, it is your right.
If you are in a vehicle where the driver is not at fault for the accident then the issue of making a claim is normally not a problem and a simple claim against the other drivers insurance. But what if the driver of the car you were a passenger in, was at fault?
Around 10% of all Accident & Emergency attendances in the UK are for injuries to the hands or fingers. But did you know, it is also one of the most common types of injury caused as a result of a road traffic accident. And did you also know that if you have suffered such an injury, in an accident on the road that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to make an accident claim – no matter how minor you think you injury is or was.
Labels and stereotypes are unfortunate aspects of society. You may not approve, but being branded one thing or another fits our complex social and welfare systems, making dealing with other people easier. As humans we can cope with anything as long as it has a label or a name. Disability in any form following an accident presents a number of new challenges on your life. This Legal Request article looks at coping with disability, beyond the day to day challenges, for you and a loved one.
Car crash or traffic accident, there are many schools of thought as to what you should and should not do at the scene. All parties involved in the traffic accident have legal obligations. What you do at the scene of the traffic accident may have direct implications to you weeks or months after the accident has occurred. This Legal Request article is a guide on what to do at the scene of an accident.
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We are talking about you. The very essence of you, everything that makes you, well you! Injury to the mind is probably the hardest form of injury for anyone to deal with. When you have to cope with someone you love sustaining a psychiatric injury after an accident, the consequences can be devastating for all concerned. This Legal Request article and part two in the series, takes an uncomfortable look into the world of psychiatric injuries.
Personal injury compensation amounts are over inflated by some accident claim companies to entice people into making a claim. It is all part of a sales process to companies. These are businesses that use social engineering to get you to make an accident claim. At Legal Request we base what we do on quality service. This Legal Request article looks at quality service, verses unrealistic compensation amounts and disappointment when awarded compensation does not meet expectation.
Suffered a head injury or a blow to the head at work or in an accident? Arguably the most complex part of the body, with all its grey contents you can understand why we have had to break the discussion about head injuries and compensation into a series of articles. This Legal Request article looks at minor injuries to the head with no brain damage and minor brain damage with good recovery.
Spend any time during the day near a television (as long as it is switched on!) and it becomes clear that there are a number of prolific accident claims companies that advertise on television. Often they use actors spouting verb and metaphor to attempt to cagoule the viewer into making an accident claim. This article looks at why Legal Request is not seen on TV and you will be surprised...
Following a recent spate of accidents on the M61 motorway, we have decided to take a look at the history of this road and the amount of car crashes or road traffic accidents that involve death or injury. This Legal Request article focuses on accidents on the M61.
You may have been injured in a work accident or a slip, trip or a fall whilst out shopping? Personal injury warrants for you to get compensation. This Legal Request article focuses on injuries sustained to your hands and how much compensation you could receive.
Legal Request has extensive experience in pursuing compensation for motorbike victims of road traffic accidents, read on below to find out more about road traffic accidents involving motorbikes, and how we can help you make a successful personal injury compensation claim.
If you have been injured at the fault of another, then it is your fundamental right to claim compensation for your injury. At Legal Request we are experts in successfully claiming back compensation for victims in a professional and sensitive manner.
Legal Request offer a No Win No Fee service and they promise that you will receive 100 per cent of any compensation awarded – so what have you got to lose?
If you have lost a tooth, or teeth, in an accident that wasn’t your fault, did you know you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
Claims for Back injuries can fetch up to £108,000
Claims for Head and brain injuries can fetch up to £257,750
Claims for Loss of limbs can fetch up to £257,750
Claims for Spinal injuries can fetch up to £257,750
