Motorbike accident compensation claims

If you or a loved one have been injured due to a motorbike crash caused by someone else, we can help with a compensation claim.

We support individuals and families where complex, serious injuries have resulted from a crash. Our specialist motorbike, accident compensation claims team is also supported by our mental capacity experts when the individual(s) involved have restricted ability to make their own decisions, perhaps due to coma or brain damage.

We also help with fatal injury claims when someone has died.

Compensation can help to pay for ongoing care, home adaptations, specialist mobility equipment and to help cover loss of earnings.

We will help you find and access the best care and rehabilitation support available. We understand that making a claim may be daunting and that you already have a lot to think about and deal with.

Throughout the compensation process we will support and guide you to make it as simple as possible.

For more information on our services and guidance on whether you have a claim contact us.

How long does a motorbike crash claim take to settle?

It is usual for a motorbike accident compensation claim involving injuries to take a year or more to settle.

The process cannot be rushed because it is important for everyone to understand the full extent of the injuries involved and the issues these may cause in the future.

Serious injury claims can involve lifelong care needs and the compensation claim needs to consider and detail what these may be.

It is often possible to secure interim payments whilst a full and final settlement is agreed. These payments can help pay for the immediate costs people may face and the impacts of loss of earnings.

Is Legal Aid available for a motorcycle crash claim?

Legal Aid would not usually be available for a motorcycle compensation claim but there are lots of ways to cover the costs of making a claim that do not require risk or large outlay.

We will talk to you about your options for funding a claim at the beginning of the process.

Often people hold an existing insurance policy that will cover the cost of the claim, such as their motorbike insurance policy.

No win no fee (or a conditional fee arrangement) is another option. In those circumstances, the legal costs involved will be paid out of the settlement once it is paid. If a settlement is not secured you do not have to pay the fees.

For more advice on covering the costs of a claim, contact us.

Can I claim motorbike crash compensation?

You may have a valid claim if you were injured in a motorbike crash and someone else was to blame. A claim can still be made whether they were fully or partially to blame.

ommon causes of motorbike crashes that could lead to a valid claim include other vehicles pulling out into the path of a motorcyclist and loss of control due to poor road surface.

Collisions at junctions are common for motorcyclists, often due to other motorists failing to give way, according to ROSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). Collisions are also common due to other vehicles merging into the path of motorcyclists.

People riding pillion may also be hurt in a crash caused by the rider and may be able to claim compensation for their injuries. Pedestrians injured by a motorcyclist may have a claim. Even in cases where a pedestrian steps out into the path of a motorcyclist there may be partial fault on the part of the motorcyclist, such as if they were speeding or not riding with enough care.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorbike crash, it is best to talk to a specialist solicitor about your case who will help you decide if you may have a valid claim.

Call us today for a free initial no obligation chat.

Motorcyclists are the most vulnerable of all road users by some measures. The casualty rate per billion passenger miles for motorcyclists was recorded as the highest of all road users (at 5,051 compared with 195 for car users) in a Department for Transport report published in September 2020.