Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately very common. As a motorcycle rider you are 40 times more likely to be killed than car drivers or passengers. You are more likely to be killed on a motorbike than any other means of transport. In 2004 over 500 people were killed in road accidents and over 6000 were seriously injured. These are scary statistics but they are facts and need to be addressed seriously. Another important statistic is that 80% of motorcycle accidents were caused by the negligence of another. Obviously motorcyclists are very vulnerable because of the lack of protection they have and the fact they only have 2 wheels to keep the bike on the road. If a bikes crosses a man hole or some oil on the road it is a lot more difficult to keep control of a bike than it is a car. Also the injuries you are likely to sustain will be a lot worse than a car accident. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident whether you were the rider or the passenger then this is what you should do. The first thing to do is to report the accident as soon as possible. Writing down the facts of the accident is a good help as you will be asked to detail the accident and it is easier if you took notes as soon as possible after the accident. If you had any witnesses then you should ask them for their name and addresses. Any hospital care and treatment should also be documented. Finding a good Solicitor with experience in motorcycle accidents is important. Accident Consult has extensive experience in motorcycle accidents claims. They also offer free impartial advice and work on a 'No Win No Fee' agreement which means they will only take the case on if they are really sure they are going to win, as 'no win no fee' is basically an agreement which means that your solicitors is working for nothing and will not be paid until the case is won. If you have a specific injury which occured as a result of a motorcycle accident you might want to check our claim calculator page to see how much compensation you are entitled too. So if you have sustained injuries from a bike accident and you want to claim compensation you really have nothing to loose. Give Accident Consult a call today and you could be only months away from receiving a substantial amount of compensation.
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