Injured in a Cycling Accident? Consider Making an Accident Claim
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 Time: 8:43 PM
Injured in a Cycling Accident? Consider Making an Accident Claim
Unfortunately, because cyclists are relatively unprotected in comparison to car drivers and most other road users, an accident sustained whilst cycling on the road will often result in painful injuries. In cases such as collisions with cars, provided that the cyclist was following correct safety procedures and it can be proven that the car driver was at fault, then an accident claim may be a viable option.
One of the most common types of injury sustained as a result of cycling accidents is limb injuries such as broken arms. Depending on the severity and ongoing complications of a limb fracture, you could expect to receive up to around £84,000 in compensation if your accident claim is successful.
For injuries to the head, compensation ranges from around £1,500 for the loss of a tooth to £250,000 for permanent brain damage. Chest injury accident claim compensation is similarly variable, with an estimated average of £2,500 generally awarded for minor injuries, but up to around £90,000 awarded for severe injuries that cause long-term damage and ongoing problems.
If you think that you may have grounds to make an accident claim, then you should contact as many accident claims solicitors that you can. You may have seen firms of this type regularly advertising on television and in other media, but rather than going straight to these companies, it is often best to find a solicitor who can put the time and effort in that your claim requires. There are many firms out there who will be more than happy to take on your case, but who will take on so many simultaneous claims that they are unable to properly research the necessary legal and medical aspects of your accident and injury.
It is also essential to make sure that your solicitor is experienced in dealing with cycling injuries. Check to see if they hold accreditations from companies that represent sufferers of injuries like yours - for example, Headway, which promotes understanding of head injuries, or the Spinal Injury Network.
With 90 percent of cycling injuries occurring in urban areas - and three quarters of these happening at a road junction (or nearby), you'll have the best chance of successful representation for your accident claim if you sustained your injury in similar circumstances. If your injury was less typical, you should ensure that you adequately question your prospective solicitor to ensure that they understand all of the facets of your case.
Look out for case studies and testimonials on solicitors' websites as well - there is often no better measurement of a firm's competency than the experiences of others. For unbiased opinions, talk to others on forums. They may be able to recommend a solicitor to you if they have already made an accident claim.
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