Boots and their importance in a motorbike accident

Boots are an important part of any biker's kit, and can be invaluable in a motorbike accident for the protection from personal injury that they offer.

The classic Hurt Report into motorcycle crashes, undertaken between 1976 and 1981, published as one of its findings that the use of heavy boots, alongside other protective gear such as gloves, "is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions and lacerations, which are frequent but rarely severe injuries."

It is clear that a strong piece of leather around the ankles, particularly if padded, will offer more protection than soft shoes. What can be a problem, however, is choosing boots that are too heavy, meaning that a rider loses some of the flexibility needed in the feet to ride with full control. Loss of control may prevent a biker from making the tiny adjustments that could avoid a road traffic accident.

Any reputable biker goods supplier should be able to discuss the best footwear for a specific rider - this could depend upon the bike you are riding and your own build. One supplier even goes so far as to say they "enhance your ride" while protecting against motorcycle crashes.

Claiming compensation in a motorbike accident

Even the best motorcycle boots may not protect you from all personal injury in a crash. If you are hurt in such an incident, and you feel someone else is to blame, you can discuss your options with YouClaim - for free, and without commitment.

If, after our advice, you do decide that your case is strong enough to proceed, we can put you in touch with the motorbike injury experts on our panel of no win, no fee solicitors, all of whom are governed by the rules of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and get your compensation claim on its way to its best possible conclusion.

All motorbike claims are handled on an entirely free basis - our fees, when we win, are charged to our opponent, and we protect our clients from all other fees and costs that arise in the case. Plus we guarantee the full 100 percent compensation awarded in a won case will pass to you.

Our advisors are easily reached - simply call our UK hotline, 0800 10 757 95, use our echat window, or simply leave us your details in a claim form and we'll call you at a time of your choice. Let us help you give your motorbike accident claim its best chance of success.