If you suffered an injury whilst cycling on a Scottish road, claim compensation with us. Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable road users and statistics show that accidents involving cyclists are increasing.
How to claim for a Cycling Accident?
Our specialist cycling personal injury lawyers will intimate the details of your cycling accident claim as quickly as possible after the accident. The details of the accident and injury will be sent to the insurance company who represents the person at fault.
Some motor insurers will often try to settle your injury claim directly with you and this can mean that you can receive less compensation than you should. If we represent you we will advise you appropriately should this happen.
We will ingather details of your losses, any documents that we need to prove your case and will contact witnesses as soon as possible.
How long do I have to claim after a Cycling Accident?
The time limit for settling a case is usually three years after the accident. However, in terms of the compulsory Scottish pre-action protocol, your claim should be intimated as soon as possible.
If a child is involved in a cycling accident the timescale will be three years following their 16th birthday.
No Win No Fee - Funding your Injury Claim
For clients who do not have the benefit of Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”), we deal with claims on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing if your case is unsuccessful. Even if you have LEI there is no requirement for you to accept the solicitors chosen by your insurers. You have the right to “freedom of choice” if you feel they do not have the expertise for your claim or even the right location.
Our experience has led to:
- Helping thousands of people like you fight for justice
- No Win No Fee claims
- Helping with Rehabilitation with specialist contacts
- Securing over £20m for our clients in the last 18 months
- 9 out of 10 customers would use us again and recommend us to friends & family based on client feedback
What can be included in my Claim?
We can claim compensation for any injury you suffer including whiplash, fractures, scarring, tinnitus and psychological trauma (including travel phobia). You may also be able to claim for general out of pocket expenses, loss of earnings and care and assistance required.
We will ensure that you recover accident compensation not only for injury but for damage to your bicycle and specialist cycling equipment including your cycling helmet.
When can I make a Cycling compensation claim?
- If the accident was in the last three years
- If someone else was at fault
- If you have suffered injury and/or been off work as a result of the accident
- If you are out of pocket for miscellaneous expenses
Why use Harper Macleod for your Claim?
We are cycling accident injury experts and have one of the largest personal injury departments in Scotland with over 25 personal injury specialists covering the whole of Scotland, offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso and Lerwick, and we offer a no win no fee.
Get in touch with our Specialist Claims Team
We provide a free initial consultation and you can contact us by filling out the claims form below with details of your accident/injury or:
- Call us on 0800 904 7777
- Email us [email protected]
- Text claim to 80160 and someone will call you back
- Book an appointment
From my first initial telephone call I had complete trust in Harper Macleod. Very nice, informal and down to earth, yet professional.
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Case studies - some recent cycling cases
Harper Macleod successfully settles cyclist's road accident
We successfully represented a male cyclist who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision whilst travelling in the north side of Glasgow.
The client was travelling on his bicycle when a transit van, travelling in the opposite direction, carried out a right turn manoeuvre directly into the path of the cyclist. The cyclist was unable to take evasive action and was knocked off his bicycle.
Further success for cyclists involved in road accidents
We successfully represented another cyclist injured, whilst on the road.
Our most recent client was travelling on a main road, in Edinburgh, when a vehicle, travelling in the opposite direction, carried out a right hand turn, colliding with the client and his bicycle.
Success for cyclist injured in road traffic accident involving opened car door
We successfully represented a cyclist who was left with significant lower limb injuries following a road traffic accident in Glasgow.
Cyclist successfully sues council for £35,000 after pothole crash
A cyclist successfully sued their local authority for £35,000 after suffering injuries in a fall from his bicycle, due to the condition of the road he was travelling on.
Due to the condition of the road, the cyclist’s tyre went into a pothole which caused the bicycle to abruptly stop and caused him to be thrown over the front handlebars. He broke both arms and suffered a permanent injury to his wrist.
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