Motorcycle claims

by Ayesha Salim

Motorbikes are often seen as an attractive option to those who prefer to travel around in a more practical way according to their needs. However, it is important to note that in taking on this means of transport, motorcyclists are putting themselves at higher risk of suffering from an accident.

There are various reasons why motorcyclists are at greater risk on the road then car drivers. For instance, the impact of a motorcyclist colliding on an object on the road will be higher and potentially more fatal then for a car or lorry driver. The motorbike offers little protection to its user due to its structure. Many of the statistics have consistently demonstrated that motorcyclists involved in the accident are more likely to suffer from serious physical injury, and most likely to be killed.

In examining these points, it is important that at the scene of the accident, depending on the physical or mental state of the person involved, crucial visual information is recorded, so that the solicitor can help you in your claim.

The types of motorcycle claims usually involve:

Filtering

This type of accident claim involves the motorcyclist overtaking outside or between lines of traffic. The motorcyclist is usually accused of travelling too fast without taking adequate regard of the safety of other drivers. However, each situation is different and the individual circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Accidents caused by defects in the road

Sometimes due to carelessness of others, certain defects are left in the road which causes accidents for motorcyclists. What will be counted as a defect will largely depend on the individual situation concerned? It will have to be analysed whether the particular defect in question posed a real danger to drivers on the road. The highway authority and the local council have a responsibility in ensuring that the road surfaces are maintained and repaired regularly in order to keep up the safety standards. In order to make a claim it will be useful to take any photographs of the defect in the road. Any measurements of the defect will also be helpful to your claim. The photographs should be taken as quickly as possible, as it is important to note that the highway authorities will work quickly to fix the defect to avoid any other potential accidents.

Accidents caused by spills on the highway/objects

There are various substances that can be spilled onto the road that can cause accidents for motorcyclists. Any leftover debris, fuel, or ice are all potential safety hazards. If the motorcyclist collides with the object on the road, or slips on the ice, then the first step would be to identify the person responsible for the object or spillage. The person who is identified as being responsible for the object or spillage on the road will have to prove that they took reasonable steps to stop this from happening. This will be important to their defence.

If you have been involved in a motorbike accident, we will do our best to ensure that you gain the best legal advice possible, and assist you in your claim for compensation. You will work with specialists with expertise in this area who will help you in your process.

About the Author:
Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about Solicitors, solicitor, accident compensation solicitor in sunderland, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

Published by: Robert Bonello on July 30th, 2009 | Filed under Legal



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