Cycle Claims

Cyclists making pothole claims should feel like they are acting in exactly the right way - especially considering the amount of people they are saving from being at risk of further injuries. What cyclists should remember when they make pothole claims is that the council will subsequently deal with and repair the pothole and any other problems with the road that have caused any problems.

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident involving a pothole, you should not put the situation down to bad luck. Whilst at the time it may seem like you are trying not to 'kick up a fuss', what you are actually doing is preventing the problem from being considered and dealt with properly. It is actually your right to make a pothole claim if you have been injured by a pothole in the road.

Cyclists and drivers should be able to have certain expectations about the roads they are driving on. When these expectation fall below par and become a safety hazard, then people should not feel deterred from receiving the correct amount of compensation they deserve for their injuries and inconvenience.

There have been an increasing number of cases of cyclists suffering abuse from other road users, either verbal abuse or, in some cases, physical abuse. A 73 year old man was cycling when a car pulled up alongside him and a man leaned out of the window and pushed him off his bike. He suffered deep cuts and grazes on his arms and legs and needed skin grafts.

Cyclists face other hazards on the road but the most common cause of cycle accidents is collision with a vehicle, usually a car. Cycling accidents can have devastating consequences; cyclists make up 5% of road deaths in the UK. One of the most common causes of collisions between a car and a cyclist is that the driver ‘failed to look properly.’ This is a particular danger at T junctions and roundabouts where drivers will look for other cars but not necessarily for cyclists.

If you have been injured in a cycle accident that wasn’t your fault, speak to Macks Solicitors. We have many years of experience in cycle claims and will be able to offer you expert advice, without obligation, whatever the cause of your accident.

Claiming cycle accident compensation after a collision

Every year, around 2,500 cyclists are killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads and cyclists make up around 5% of all UK road deaths. The total number of all cycling injuries, including less serious ones, is around 17,000. Hazards to cyclists can come in many forms but the most common cause of cycle accidents is a collision with another vehicle, usually a car.

Almost two thirds of fatal or serious cycle accidents occur at or near a road junction. T junctions and roundabouts are particularly dangerous as many drivers do not look properly for cyclists when they are emerging. In fact, in 57% of serious collisions between a car and a bicycle, the cause of the accident was cited as ‘driver failed to look.’ It is recommended that cyclists wear high-vis clothing and put accessories on their bike to improve their visibility.

Cycle campaign groups are also campaigning for greater cycle awareness among drivers as a way of saving lives. If you have been injured in a cycle accident, speak to Macks Solicitors. We have many years of experience in successful cycle accident compensation claims. Our team of experts is on hand to talk to you, without obligation, about making a claim and will be there to guide you through the process.

Hull is a great city for cycling in and has the fifth highest level of cycling participation in the UK. Due to its flat terrain and improving cycling culture, Hull City Council has made great efforts to further encourage cycling in the city through the provision of quality cycle routes and the Hull Cycle Map. The maps shows safe routes through the city for cyclists and commuters, most of which are in traffic calmed zones. Cyclists who are injured as a result of a cycle accident need to seek legal advice about their right to make a claim for compensation.

Colchester is well linked to two popular National Cycle Network routes and hosts a varied selection of pleasant leisure routes through its many parks and green spaces. Since 2008, after being awarded Cycling Town status, Colchester has made vast improvements to its cycling infrastructure, with the addition of new routes and facilities. Despite the best efforts of local councils, cycling remains dangerous when using on-road cycle lanes. An impatient and selfish driver can place a cyclist in difficult circumstances, often resulting in an accident and serious injury to the cyclist involved. Expert legal help is available for cycle accident victims.