Why choose Mooneerams bike accident lawyers?
- Same day FREE initial motorcycle accident claim assessment
- No Win No Fee motorcycle accident claims service
- Mooneerams quality of service is rated at 5/ 5* on the ReviewSolicitors
- Easy access to your dedicated member of the Mooneerams team
- Regular updates on the progress of your motorcycle accident compensation claim
- Recovery of all your losses, not just personal injury compensation
To speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer, call Mooneerams, on 029 2048 3615 for a quick informal chat about making a possible motorcycle accident injury claim or motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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Motorcycle accident facts and figures
Welsh government figures for 2023 revealed that of the 4,348 people injured in road traffic accidents in Wales, 12% were motorcyclists. However, in accidents where motorcyclists were killed or seriously injured (KSI), they accounted for 24%.
The most up to date UK Government statistics (2022) show that:
- for every billion miles travelled, the casualty rate for motorcyclists was 5,971, compared to 305 for car occupants
- 39% of fatal motorcycle accidents were two vehicle collisions between a motorcycle and a car
- 66% of motorcycle fatalities occurred on rural roads
- 92% of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured were male
- on average, 6 motorcyclists were killed and 104 seriously injured per week due to road traffic accidents.
No motorcyclist goes out on their bike thinking they might get injured or killed in a motorbike accident, and neither should they. However, having mindful respect for the potential dangers that motorcyclists face can only help focus the mind on safe bike riding. It also helps as a reminder to bikers to be alert to what other road users are doing.
What are the first steps after being involved in a motorcycle accident?
- Seek medical assistance for injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident.
- Call the emergency services.
- Exchange insurance details.
- Get witnesses’ details to obtain witness statements later.
- Speak only to the Police about the accident at the scene.
- Take photos to gather evidence to support a motorbike accident claim.
- Report the accident to your insurers.
Call Mooneerams solicitors to start your motorcycle accident claim
When you feel ready and fit enough to do so, call Mooneerams No Win No Fee motorcycle accident solicitors on 029 2048 3615. Your health is the most important matter to attend to after the accident, so ensure you get prompt treatment before doing anything else.
Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may stay in the hospital for some time and not be able to speak to anyone for a while.
When you are ready, call us. If you contact us from the hospital as an inpatient, we will be pleased to come and take details of the accident, your injuries, and all your other losses from you whilst you are there.
If you recuperate at home and would prefer us to visit you, we will be happy to do so.
You are also free to make an appointment to see us. In addition to our Cardiff head office, we have meeting facilities in Aberdare, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff Bay Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Pontypridd, and Swansea. In England, we have office facilities in London and Bristol
What are the common causes of motorcycle accident claims?
- The other party/driver fails to see and, therefore, fails to give way to the motorcyclist.
- Other road users open their car/vehicle doors into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist.
- Drivers who change lanes or overtake and collide with motorcyclists because they were not looking out properly.
- Driver being distracted, e.g., by their mobile phone or another digital device.
- Defects in the highway that cause a pothole accident.
- Oil or other spillages left on the road can cause bikers to skid and lose control of their machines.
What do you need to prove to make a successful motorcycle accident claim?
- You need to prove the accident was caused by the carelessness (negligence) of another motorist who breached their duty of care.
- Alternatively, you will need to prove a defect in the road caused the accident.
- Oil or other spillage—If the bike accident resulted from a spillage on the road that was not cleaned up and caused you to skid, lose control, and crash, you may have a claim against whoever caused the spillage.
What types of motorcycle injury claim compensation can be claimed?
- Cuts and bruises
- Scars and Lacerations
- Broken arms
- Broken legs
- Chest injuries
- Serious neck injuries
- Amputation or limb damage
- Brachial plexus injury
- Whiplash
- Head injury
- Brain injury
- Spinal injury
- Fatal injuries
- Other serious injuries
What else can I claim for?
- Lost earnings – potentially both past and future loss of earnings
- Rehabilitation costs
- Medical expenses
- The cost of replacement transport, such as public transport or taxi fares, whilst your bike is off the road.
How much will I get for my claim?
No two claims are identical. The types of injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents range from minor bumps and bruises to fatal accident injuries. Therefore, the compensation estimate range is extensive, depending on the nature of the injury you suffer.
Your bike accident solicitor will commission a medical report from a consultant surgeon to set out the exact nature of your injuries and how long it will take to recover from them. If deemed necessary, your lawyer will also obtain an appropriate medical professional to detail any psychological trauma you may be suffering from.
When discussing compensation, most personal injury lawyers refer to compensation as ‘damages’. There are two types of damages: general damages cover pain and suffering, while special damages cover the financial losses incurred due to the accident.
A compensation calculator can estimate the general damages that may apply to specific types of injury, but speaking to a motorcycle injury lawyer is advised to find out what a more accurate average payout for motorcycle accidents in the UK will likely be.
Start your motorcycle accident compensation claim by calling Mooneerams – the personal injury solicitors
If you or a family member has been involved in a motorcycle accident and you are considering making a car accident compensation claim, call Mooneerams on 029 2048 3615.
Our initial advice will be free of charge and without obligation. We will never put pressure on you to make a claim. We recognise it is entirely your choice whether to do so.
If you decide to take the next step and want Mooneerams to start the claims process, we will allocate your claim to one of our team members. They will talk to you first about No Win No Fee arrangements to fund your claim.
Other important things to note:
- There are strict time limits for claiming compensation, usually three years from the date of the accident.
- A claim can be made through the Motor Insurers Bureau in cases involving an uninsured motorist or hit-and-run offence. If you get injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault and caused by a hit and run driver or a driver who turns out to be uninsured, contact Mooneerams, experts in handling uninsured and untraced driver claims.
- If the injured person lacks mental capacity, a litigation friend, usually a member or close friend, can pursue a claim on their behalf.
- Motorcycle accident law is complex, so having an experienced motorcycle crash lawyer on your side is critical.
- Road rage incidents involving motorcyclists can lead to legal action being taken by the Police. If you get assaulted and injured by another road user as a result of road rage, you may be entitled to make a CICA compensation claim. Mooneerams Solicitors can help you with that, too.
- Access to your medical records will be required as part of the claims process to assist the medical professionals who prepare the medical reports outlining your injuries and the prognosis for recovery.
- The report and any further updated medical evidence will be crucial in determining how much compensation you will receive for pain, suffering, loss of amenities, and general damages as part of your overall compensation claim.
If you have any further questions, why not call us? Alternatively, you may be ready for us to start your claim now. Either way, call now on 029 2048 3615 or contact us online.
