Cycling Accident Injury Claims

Claiming for a bicycle accident will enable you to recover compensation for your injuries and any financial loss. Contact us 7 days a week. We are here to help.

Cycling Accident Injury Claims

Have you been in a Road Traffic Accident as a Cyclist?

Do you cycle to work, school or college? Maybe you cycle for pleasure or even sport? If you do then you will be more than aware of the dangers and lack of co-operation that sometimes ensues between drivers and cyclists on our roads everyday. Unfortunately accidents do happen and it is always best to be prepared. According to The Road Safety Authority (RSA) for the period between 1997 and 2010 well over 600 cyclists have been killed or seriously injured in a road traffic accident in Ireland.

Cycling accidents occur in a number of ways and you could find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe a motorist is failing to adhere to the rules of the road, having difficulty assessing your cycling speed or pulling out of a side road and just not paying attention. The roads we use are fraught with challenges and the consequences of these accidents can be dire and very serious indeed.

How to know if you are eligible to claim compensation for your cycling accident

Before you start an injury claim for your cycling accident, it’s important to note, you may only be entitled to claim if the accident happened in the last 2 years, you can prove that someone else was at fault or partly at fault and if the person owed you a duty of care. As injury solicitors, we are all too familiar with cycling injuries and are well equipped to deal with motorists attempts to avoid responsibility and admittance of liability for the crash.

Cyclists have to manage the roadways with other vehicles, and even the most experienced and careful rider is still too reliant on other road users’ awareness to remain safe. There are many danger zones where cyclists can get injured, but the most common causes include:

Drivers turning into the path of a cyclist, reversing out or pulling out in front of a cyclist
Drivers failing to see cyclists
Falling due to Rugged footpaths, Potholes and other Cracked road surfaces
Car doors opening in front of oncoming cyclists
Careless, reckless and speeding drivers

Accident Claims Specialists

As Accident Claims Specialists, Synnott Lawline has been helping our clients claim for road accidents (including cycling accident claims) for many years. If you have been in a cycling accident you may be entitled to make an injury claim. Synnott Lawline would be delighted to sit down with you and explain all of your options as well as the likely outcome. You have two years from the date of your accident within which to make a claim after which time your case will become statute barred. Contact us 7 days a week by Phone: 01 453 7890 Email: info@lawline.ie or fill out our callback button.

FAQs Cycling Accident Claims

What can I claim for as a victim of a cycling accident?

Claiming for a bicycle accident will enable you to recover compensation for your injuries and replace or repair your bicycle, amongst other things. There are two types of damages that determine the final figure for your compensation award: general damages and special damages. Special damages deal with all financial losses as a result of your accident. The value of general damages can vary greatly depending on the severity of your injuries. Every cycling accident is different. Where possible, keep a record of receipts and purchases that you have had to make as a direct result of your accident, which will assist in ensuring these costs are recovered.
What Special Damages can I claim compensation for a cycling accident?
Special damages deal with all financial losses as a result of your cycling accident. Special damages are different for every claim, and you may find there are more costs for which you can claim. Make sure to retain receipts for any purchases that you have had to make as a direct result of your accident. This will assist in ensuring these costs are recovered. For a cyclist, Special damages can include:
- Damage to your bicycle & kit– if your bike has been damaged or destroyed your solicitor will include a claim for the cost of repair or replacement of your bike.
- Loss of earnings If you have to take time off work as a result of the accident and you have suffered a financial shortfall as a consequence, you will be able to recover your financial losses.
- Medical Costs & Reports– your cycling claim can include provisions for any physiotherapy, surgical procedures and medicines you have paid for or will need to pay for as a result of your accident.
- Travel costs– if you have to use an alternative form of transport car hire or public transport because your bike was damaged or a write-off, these out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed back.
- Care and assistance– after your accident, you may have had to rely on carers to help with household chores, or to assist with personal care. We can include as part of your claim.
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Do I need to deal with PIAB if I’ve been in a cycling accident?

At Synnott Lawline Solicitors we specialise in PIAB applications. We provide expert advice throughout the entire process and ensure that each and every client receives our full care and attention. We ensure that the Board adheres to the time limits imposed on it and deal with all queries from the Board on your behalf.

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What legal fees will I need to pay?

There are multiple factors which are taken into account in the assessment of a solicitor’s bill. In addition to the professional fee and miscellaneous charges payable to the solicitor, there will be items of outlay payable to third parties. Read more about factors that determines solicitors fees.

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What to do at the scene of a cycling accident
It is important to take in and memorise as much as you can at the scene of an accident:
- Get the Car Registration Number;
- Take not of the events that led to the incident;
- Take note of all relevant Insurance Details;
- Take contact details of anyone that may witnessed the scene
- Take photos with your phone to record as much as possible.

Download our Injury Claims Guide

This booklet has been produced by Synnott Lawline Solicitors to give our clients an understanding of the personal injury claims process. In some of our correspondence during the course of your claim, we will make reference to the relevant sections of this guide by way of explanation of the particular aspect of your claim.

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Got a question about Starting a Claim for Personal Injury or Medical Negligence?

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