If you are involved in a bike accident involving a motor vehicle, 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 compensation guidelines. Pain and suffering and any other Out-Of-Pocket Expenses incurred as a result of your bike accident are rarely taken into consideration.

These include the cost of travel for treatment or rehabilitation, payment for any medicines and any loss of earnings. It also covers the cost of any care you require while recovering from your cycling injuries.

This may be personal help with tasks such as bathing and cooking and can include the cost of carrying out any jobs 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 lawyers. 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 are a specialist personal injury law firm with many years’ experience of acting for clients who have been injured in no fault accidents. Macks act on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning that in the unlikely event that the claim is not successful, all costs will be written off.

If you have already been approached by the other party’s insurers, Macks Solicitors will be happy to discuss your claim and give you the benefit of expert advice without any obligation. Call now for free on 0800 980 9385 to speak to one of our friendly personal injuries lawyers. Or, if you prefer, complete the online claim form.