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Motorbike Accident Claims

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Many people ride motorbikes purely for fun, while others will ride because it’s a quick and easy way to travel. This does mean crashes involving bikers happen too often. If you or a loved one have been in a motorbike accident, our solicitors can help you claim compensation.

If you’re unsure whether you’ve a motorbike accident claim, you should seek specialist legal advice. Contact our team of experts to see if you can make a compensation claim.

We often take motorbike accident clams on a no win no fee basis. This means there’s nothing for you to pay upfront or if your claim is unsuccessful.

Who can make a motorbike accident claim?

We’ve helped various people make a claim after a motorbike accident. You could’ve been:

  • The person driving a motorbike
  • A passenger on a motorbike (pillion passenger)
  • A pedestrian who was hit by a motorbike
  • The driver of a car was hit by a motorbike.

If you’re still unsure whether you can make a motorbike claim, contact our team who’ll be able to advise you on whether you can make a claim.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to help with your motorbike accident claim?

We’ve a proven track record of securing compensation in motorbike crash claims. Our personal injury specialists have vast experience in securing compensation for bikers who’ve sustained a wide range of injuries.

We know how traumatic and life-changing motorbike accidents can be. We understand the toll they can take on you and your loved ones, particularly if it caused a serious injury. That’s why our lawyers take the time to understand your situation and make sure you get the support you need.

We’ve relationships with various organisations that support those injured in motorbike incidents.

These include:

  • Brake
  • RoadPeace
  • Headway
  • Spinal Injuries Association.

Our free in-house Support and Rehabilitation team will help you access any help you need. These coordinators are clinical specialists and will work with you very soon after you contact us to handle your claim.

Our Public Law department can also help you with statutory services. They’ll help to make sure you’ve got access to all help and support from the state you’re entitled to.

We also have an Asset Management team, who’ll carry out a financial health check. They’ll review your household’s finances and circumstances and can be extremely valuable if interim funding isn’t available to you.

Our Asset Management team will be there after the case too. They'll make sure your compensation is properly managed and invested. This helps to make certain that your needs are met for the rest of your life.

Our in-house collision investigators are former police officers who’ve the expertise to gather evidence that’ll support your case. They know how to reconstruct crash scenes, look out for tyre marks, and other vital pieces of evidence, such as traces of oil on the road or potholes. This helps them to get a sense of how the incident occurred, which can be invaluable in securing you the best compensation package.

We’ve offices located all over the UK. If you’d rather meet and discuss your claim in person, we’ll meet you at a location convenient to you. We can meet in one of our offices, but we can also come to your home or healthcare setting if easier for you. Our teams can also discuss your claim over the phone or video call.

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Motorbike Accident Claims - More Information

We handle most motorbike accident claims using a no win no fee agreement. This means you won’t need to pay anything if your claim’s unsuccessful.

You’ll need to enter into an agreement linked to a suitable insurance policy if you wish to make a no win no fee claim. We’ll explain this fully before we start work on your case.

There are several other funding options available, some that might be more suitable for you than a no win no fee agreement. We’ll discuss all your options with you and help you decide what’s best for you.

There’s a three-year time limit on most motorbike crash claims. This means you’ve three years from the day of the incident to put in a claim.

It’s best to put in a claim as soon as possible after the crash took place. This gives you a better chance of successfully claiming compensation as it’s easier for us to gather evidence and collect accurate witness statements.

There are some exceptions to this three-year rule, including:

  • Children – If you’re claiming on behalf of someone under the age of 18, there are no time limits. Once they turn 18, they’ve got three years to make their claim.
  • Mental capacity – if you’re claiming on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make their own claim, there are no time limits.
  • Accidents abroad – if your motorbike accident happened while you were abroad, the time limits might be different.

We can offer more advice on time limits that might be applicable to you when we find out more about your situation.

All motorbike accident claims are unique, so how much compensation you’re entitled to will depend on several factors.

These include:

  • The circumstances of the incident
  • The severity of the injuries you’ve sustained
  • What support or treatment you might need because of the incident
  • If you need ongoing support or treatment.

If there’s been an inquest or police investigation into the motorbike crash, this could make the process longer.

If you or your loved one’s been seriously injured, we’ll need to gather evidence addressing the injuries and the prognosis. Depending on the type and severity of the injuries, this can impact on how long a prognosis might take.

However, we can work to secure interim payments for you. This’ll help you to access any support, therapy, or treatment you may need in the meantime. Interim payments can help to compensate for any financial losses you may have experienced because of your injuries, such as loss of earnings.

Client Story - Settlement for British Sprinter James Ellington

Settlement and rehabilitation for James Ellington James Ellington in a wheelchair after a motorbike accident

Former British Olympic sprinter James Ellington experienced life-changing injuries while riding as a passenger on a motorbike in Tenerife. The motorbike collided with a car. He sustained multiple broken bones and fractures to his pelvis, eye socket, and ankle. He also lost six pints of blood.

James needed several operations and a carbon fibre rod inserting into his right leg. His legs also needed screws and bolts.

James tried make a comeback but was forced to retire from the track in 2023 due to the severity of his injuries. We were able to secure an out of court six-figure settlement for James, which will ensure he can access the ongoing rehabilitation and therapies he needs.

Read James's full story.

“I can’t thank everyone enough for all the help and support they’ve given me, not only over the last seven years but throughout my career. I’m ready to embrace this new chapter and pass on some what I’ve learned to help others.” - James Ellington

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Can Irwin Mitchell take over from my current solicitor?

If you don’t feel you’re getting the support you deserve from your current solicitors, we may be able to take over.

We may be able to help you if:

  • You’re facing frequent delays or periods of inactivity
  • You don’t feel your solicitor communicates with you enough
  • You think you might not be getting the right advice
  • Your solicitor can’t represent you any more
  • Your expected settlement wouldn’t cover the care you need.

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How are motorbike accidents commonly caused?

Motorbike collisions mostly happen at or near junctions. One of the biggest causes is cars pulling out into a biker’s path, causing a collision. This can happen when a car emerges from a side road onto a main road or turns across a carriageway.

It’s also quite common for bikers to sustain injuries after sliding on oil, diesel, or mud on the road. You could make a claim if this happens to you.

Bikers can sustain all kinds of injuries from motorbike accidents. Because bikers are particularly vulnerable road users, they often sustain serious injuries. This includes spinal and brain injuries.

Tragically, motorbike crashes can often result in fatalities. Nothing can replace a loved one, but we can help you to claim on behalf of a family member who lost their lives. We can also help you with inquests to get answers on why the incident happened. We’ll then fight to get you any compensation you deserve.

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