Motorcycle Accident Claims

Having a motorcycle accident is a very scary experience and the injuries are often very severe. The number of motorcycle accidents has been rising for the last few years. A report by the National Highway Traffic Administration states that between 1975 and 1999, motorcycle accidents claimed the lives of 38,000 motorcyclists. That is a scary statistic. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System has analyzed possible reasons for the increasing accidents. Some factors include the following:

• rural roads
• high percentage of alcohol or other drug content in blood
• night driving (which accounts for 60% of fatalities)
• vision problems

Approximately around 75% of all the motorcycle accidents are the result of a collision with another vehicle, typically passenger cars. Out of this percentage, a staggering 65% is due to the fact that the driver of the other vehicle failed to see the motorbike. These situations are most often encountered at night, which is obviously when the riders are most vulnerable.

Unfortunately the age when you are more likely to have an accident is between 16 and 24 and 96% of these are male. Surprising bad weather is only involved in 2% of motorcycle accidents.

I have been involved in an accident, what should I do?

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident then you are probably aware of what a scary experience it was, especially if the accident was caused by the driver of a car who did not see you. If you are injured you need to seek profesional medical care immediately. If your injuries are not too severe you should take a note of the name and address of the driver who hit you and the time and day of the motorcycle accident. Drawing a picture and describing the accident in full should be done as soon after the accident as possbile so as to have the most acurate description for your solicitor.

Should I sue for compensation?

Yes you should, if the motorbike accident was not your fault then you are suffering because of someone else's negligence and you have a legal and civil right to compensation. The damages you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries and the amount of time you spent recovering. You may have a mortgage that you have not been able to pay due to time of work. You may have travel expenses that should be reimbursed. You will also be paid back for the repairs to your bike and the replacement of a new helmet. Also any clothes that were damaged will also be reimbursed.

It is very important to make a list of damaged items as soon after the accident as you can. And enlist the help of an experience lawyer to act on your behalf. If you are worried about the legal costs then you shouldn't be. Since legal aid was dropped for personal injury cases, 'No Win No Fee' agreements were put in its place. These 'no win no fee' agreements or otherwise known as 'conditional fee agreements' are a way for people who cannot or do not want to pay for legal expense in the event of suing for compensation. With these agreements your solicitor is taking on the case for free and will only be paid once the accident claim is won. They will not deduct any of the damages for their fees. Their fees will come directly from the loosing parties' insurance company.

What if I lose?

In the event of losing your motorcycle accident claim there are insurance policies known as"After the Event Insurance" that can be used for legal expenses. The Lawyer will explain this all to you in plain English simple terms.

Where do I find a Lawyer to take on my case?

You can look locally or look further a field. With the technology of the internet you can hire a lawyer just by contacting one via a website. Here at Accident Consult we have years of experience dealing with accident claims and can give you the right advice over the phone. We will only take on cases we believe we can win. In the event of there being a small chance that we might not win the accident claim we have "After the Event Insurance" which will cover you for the costs of disbursements such as medical report fees, court fees, as well as your opponent's costs.

So there really is nothing to loose, but plenty to gain. Call us today on 08081 68 69 70 or fill in our online form and one of our experts will contact you shortly.

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