Cycle Injury Claim Settled For £12,000

Our client was injured on an East London road when a car pulled out of a parked position into his path as the driver tried to turn her vehicle around. Our client suffered a fracture to his right shoulder blade which was functional within one year but would take two years to recover fully. Damages were settled at £11,781.98 including £2,900 for the Claimant’s bicycle damage and £400 for his loss of opportunity to enjoy his summer holiday and daughter’s birthday. Compensation is dependent upon how serious the injuries are and the costs resulting from the accident. These costs can include access to medical care, damage to the bike as well as in this case specific costs such as lost opportunities.

Find out if you can make a bike accident claim

Figures from ROSPA show that 75% of serious cycling accidents happen in urban areas such as London. Of these 75% occur at or near a road junction. Human error is the main factor causing cycling accidents, around 70% of all accidents reported driver or rider error as the main contributory factor. The number of cyclists involved in serious accidents rose by 12% during the pandemic as more people took to their bikes to avoid public transport. The good news is that overall, cycling is becoming safer in London as more people take it up, with the average distance travelled by bike up by 46%.

If you have suffered an injury due to a bike accident, you may be able to claim compensation. Call our specialist cycle accident solicitors for a free consultation on 020 7485 8811.

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Laura Swaine Associate Solicitor
Personal Injury

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