Expert Cycling Accident Solicitors
If you’ve been involved in a cycling accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. At McGee Solicitors, we specialise in assisting those injured in no-fault accidents, including cycling incidents, in securing the compensation they deserve.
Our client’s interests are at the heart of everything we do, and we will be by your side throughout the claims process, fighting your corner every step of the way.
If you have been involved in a cycling accident, you’ll undoubtedly have questions. That’s why our personal injury solicitors offer a free, no-obligation consultation during which we will discuss your case and advise on your options.
Call us on 028 9002 5511 or send a FREE ENQUIRY for free and without obligation.
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What Types Of Cycling Accidents Can Give Rise To A Personal Injury Claim?
According to the cycling charity Cycling UK, the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on Northern Ireland’s roads each year has not improved over the past decade, despite the Department for Infrastructure pledging its commitment to making our roads safer. Between 2012 and 2022, an average of 59 cyclists each year were involved in serious accidents.
If your cycling accident arose because of someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Examples of the types of cycling accidents our personal injury solicitors frequently advise on include:
- A motorist opening their vehicle door as a cyclist was passing and causing them injury.
- A motorist hitting a cyclist when turning left at a junction.
- A cyclist being thrown from their bike due to a defective road surface.
- A motorist knocking a cyclist due to allowing insufficient room when overtaking.
How Much Compensation Will You Receive For A Cycling Accident?
The amount of compensation you’ll receive for a cycling accident depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of your injuries and their effects on your life.
You’ll be entitled to ‘general damages’ to compensate you for your pain and suffering insofar as money ever can. In addition, you’ll receive ‘special damages’ to compensate you for any financial losses, such as loss of earnings and medical costs.
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When Can You Claim Compensation For A Cycling Accident?
Not all cycling accidents entitle the victim to compensation, but if your accident was due to someone else’s negligence, you may have cause to make a personal injury claim against those responsible.
To succeed in a negligence claim, your case must fulfil the following requirements:
• The Other Party Owed You A Legal Duty Of Care.
Anyone using the road owes a duty of care to other road users. The duty is to ensure they take reasonable care that nothing they do harms another person. It extends to all road users, whether they be motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, or anyone else using the road.
• The Other Party Breached Their Lgal Duty Of Care.
The other party will have breached their duty of care if their conduct fell below the standard expected of a reasonable person. For example, if a motorist failed to check their mirrors before pulling away and knocked you off your bike, they may have breached their duty of care.
• The Other Party’s Conduct Caused You Harm.
To be deemed negligent, the other party’s actions, for example, not checking their mirrors before pulling away, must have caused the injury you sustained.
Our personal injury solicitors will consider your position and advise on the likelihood of your personal injury claim succeeding. This may involve arranging for you to have a medical assessment, reviewing your medical records, obtaining a copy of any police report, and talking to witnesses. We’ll use that evidence to build the strongest case possible to present to the other side and, if necessary, the court.
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Claiming Compensation For A Cycling Accident FAQs
• How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Cycling Accident?
Cycling accident claims are subject to strict time limits, known as ‘limitation periods’. If you miss the limitation period, you can’t claim compensation regardless of how strong your case is. Accordingly, it’s important to seek expert legal advice as soon as you feel able to after your accident.
Generally speaking, the limitation period in cycling accident claims is three years from the date of the incident or from the date on which you became aware that the other party’s negligence caused you harm.
• How Can You Fund Your Cycling Accident Claim?
Personal injury lawyers in Northern Ireland are not permitted to act on a no, win, no fee basis. However, we understand that legal costs can be a concern for many, and we are committed to assisting those injured in no-fault accidents in securing the compensation they deserve, no matter their financial situation. We offer a free initial consultation at which we can get a feel for your case and find a funding option that works for you.
The majority of cycling accident claims settle before they reach trial. Some settle before a claim is even issued. Our personal injury solicitors are experienced negotiators, and we always make payment of our legal fees a condition of settlement. This means that the other party covers your legal costs, and you keep all your compensation.
- Free Consultation
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- Full protection against Legal Costs
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We offer a Free Initial Consultation during which an expert personal injury solicitor will take details of your case, explain your options, and help you decide how to proceed.
Why Choose Us?
You will be met with a friendly face and positive attitude by a team that really wants to see the best outcome for you after a car accident. We offer a Free Consultation so you can discuss your case with us for free and without obligation. You will know we are on your side.
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