If you are involved in a bike accident with a vehicle on the roads you may be approached by the driver’s insurers with an offer of compensation. Although the idea of a speedy settlement may be tempting, it is made because it is in their best interests and not necessarily in yours.
The insurer’s offer is likely to be at the lower end of the guidelines for compensation. These guidelines are for the compensation you should receive for your injuries, pain and suffering and rarely take into consideration any other losses you may have incurred as a result of your bike accident.
These ‘special damages’ cover the cost of travel for treatment or rehabilitation, the cost of any medicines and any loss of earnings. It also covers the cost of any care you required while you recovered from your injuries. This may be any personal help with things like bathing and preparing your meals and can include the cost of carrying out anything that you would normally be responsible for, such as housework or gardening, even if this was carried out be a family member.
Very few people know how much their claim is likely to be worth without taking advice from a specialist personal injury practice and once an offer has been accepted it will not be possible to go back to the other party for additional compensation if problems occur in the future.
Macks Solicitors is a specialist personal injury law firm with many years experience in acting for clients who have been injured in no fault accidents. Macks act on a No Win No Fee basis which guarantees that clients keep 100% of the compensation they are awarded. In the unlikely event that the claim is not successful all costs will be written off.
Don’t risk missing out on the full amount of compensation you are entitled to. If you have already been approached by the insurers Macks Solicitors will be happy to discuss your claim and give you the benefit of expert advice without any obligation.
Call now on Freephone 0800 980 9385 or complete the Online Claim form to speak to a personal injury lawyer.
