Motorbike claims for compensation are one of the most common forms of road traffic accident claims in the UK. Suffering a motorbike accident can cause severe injuries and affect the victim’s way of life moving forward. If you have been in a motorbike accident that wasn’t your fault, then you may be entitled to make a motorcycle accident claim for compensation.

Our team at Beacon Law are highly experienced in motorbike accident claims and can assist you throughout the entirety of the claims process. Please get in touch with us today to find out more about our no win, no fee personal injury services.

What are the common causes of motorbike accidents?

• Lane Changes: Motorcycles are smaller and may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of collisions when drivers change lanes without properly checking their blind spots.
• Distracted Driving: Both motorcyclists and other drivers can be distracted by various factors such as using mobile phones, adjusting the radio, eating, or talking to passengers, leading to accidents.
• Failure to Yield Right of Way: Motorists may fail to yield the right of way to motorcyclists at intersections while merging or when turning, resulting in collisions.
• Road Hazards: Potholes, debris, uneven road surfaces, and other hazards pose significant risks to motorcyclists, who have less stability and protection compared to other vehicles.
• Driver Negligence: Negligent actions such as running red lights, making improper turns, following too closely, and disregarding traffic laws contribute to many motorbike accidents.
• Vehicle Defects: Mechanical failures or defects in motorcycle components such as brakes, tyres, or steering systems can lead to accidents, especially if proper maintenance is neglected.

Motorbike accident claims process

All personal injury claims begin with an initial consultation with one of our accident lawyers. Here, one of our motorcycle accident lawyers will ask for details of your motorbike accident, including the time, date, and circumstances of the accident, a description of the physical and psychological injuries suffered, and details of any other road users who were witnesses to the motorbike accident.

If we think that your motorbike accident claim will be likely to succeed, we will offer to start your claim on a, no win no fee basis. This means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.

Provided you are happy to proceed with your claim; our law firm will then send you the relevant paperwork to complete. The defendant will then be notified of the claim brought against them, at which point they will need to decide whether to accept or deny liability for your injuries. In most road traffic accident claims, we communicate directly with the defendant’s insurance company, as they are the party who provides the compensation.

If the defendant accepts liability, negotiations for an appropriate settlement fee can commence. If, however, the defendant denies liability, the process of claiming accident compensation is not over; court proceedings will be pursued.

What if I have been involved in a motorbike accident with an untraceable or uninsured driver?

If you’ve been in a motorbike crash with an untraceable or uninsured driver, it can be frustrating and leave you worried about recovering compensation for your injuries and damages. The claim process following an accident like this is different; this type of claim will be processed through the Motor Insurance Bureau.

For more information regarding this type of claim then please get in touch with one of our motorbike accident solicitors today who can advise you on the best course of action to move forward with a compensation claim.

Why choose Beacon Law?

At Beacon Law, we have a team of personal injury claims solicitors who have years of experience dealing with road traffic accident claims, including motorbike accidents. Whilst pursuing a motorbike accident claim, Beacon Law can be your source of support and will endeavour to recover the amount of compensation that you deserve.

Beacon Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our motorbike accident solicitors will provide you with expert legal advice. We value each client that we work with, we listen carefully to our client’s wishes, and we will work to support you through this difficult time.

If you have suffered an injury as a result of a motorbike accident due to the negligence of another driver, then please call us today on 0330 1332 857 to start your claim or complete our contact form to start your claim online, and a member of our personal injury team will give you a call back.