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Motorcycle accident claims and drink, drugs, and tiredness

If you have suffered personal injury in motorbike crash which was caused by the actions of a drunken or drug-affected driver or rider, it is likely that you will be able to make a successful motorcycle accident claim for the full compensation you deserve.

Alcohol

For many decades now there have been strict rules in place regarding driving or riding and alcohol consumption.

Alcohol can greatly reduce co-ordination and reaction time, can give an inflated sense of confidence and can impair the body's ability to judge speed, distance and risk.

It is illegal to drive or ride with a breath alcohol level higher than 35 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood – these limits are the same for both motorcyclists and the drivers of cars.

Illegal drugs

It is against the law for a rider or driver to take to the road under the influence of any kind of illegal drug, and those who do so risk not only liability for a car or motorcycle accident claim but criminal prosecution as well.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs


Certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs can impair a driver or rider's ability to safely negotiate the roads. It is essential that those taking medicines consult their doctor or pharmacist before riding or driving. Failure to do this could result in lives being put in jeopardy.

Tiredness

Although it is not a drug, tiredness can act like a drug, reducing reaction time, impairing the senses and causing drivers and riders to make poor decisions.

No person should take control of a vehicle when tired.

Claim compensation for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident

Whether the incident has occurred as a rider, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist, if you have sustained personal injury in a motorbike-related road safety incident, you may be able to make a successful motorcycle accident claim.

For more information about how our team of specialist personal injury lawyers may be able to help you secure 100% compensation, all without any payment on your part, speak to an advisor today by calling 0800 10 757 95 or 0333 240 0871 (mobiles).

To make enquiries online, use live help or complete a claim form.

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