Cycle Claims

With the rise in bicycle use has come a rise in accidents involving people riding them. As a result cycle claims have risen too.

The state of the roads is not helping. They are full of pot holes because councils do not have the money to repair them. Many serious cycle accidents are caused simply by the rider hitting one of these holes or skidding on diesel or oil that has been dropped on the road.

Tips for Making Cycle Claims

To win a cycle claim you have to gather as much indisputable evidence as you can. Just as you would if you were involved in an accident in your car you need to take the details of the other party that was involved. Also note down the contact details of any witnesses. The more photos you take the better. If you are too badly injured ask other people to take photos for you, if you can. The police will take photos if they are called, but the more evidence you have the better it is, so extra photos can prove useful. If you hit a patch of oil, petrol or a pothole take photos too. You can often still make a claim off of the council or the Highways Agency.

Also keep a record of your injuries, who you saw to get treatment and their assessment of your injuries. If you have to buy drugs, dressings or seek private treatment keep the bills.

Cycle claims are notoriously difficult to win, so seek professional help as soon as you can. There are some very good lawyers out there that can help you to win your case.

How to Get Professional Help for Cycle Claims

The internet is a good place to find a bicycle lawyer. Take your time and find one that specialises in this type of claim. Some personal injury lawyers will offer you help, but may not have any previous experience of fighting cycle claims. Dealing with car insurance companies is difficult without this experience. Cycle claims are different from regular insurance claims, so experience is very important.

Cyclaim are experts in making cycle claims. They can tell you within a minute if you have a valid claim and help you to make your claim successfully.