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A rider is far less likely to succeed in making a motorbike accident claim if he or she had been drinking at the time of the incident. However, as no win, no fee solicitors know, the incidence of cases where motorcycle crash claimants fail for this reason are relatively few.
In 2009 this reality was verified by the release of Department for Transport Statistics which showed that only 1.4% of riders fail post-accident breathalyser tests, compared to 2.7% of all road users.
Unsurprisingly, the group most likely to fail a breathalyser test is young drivers, with 11.8% of this motoring demographic recording breathalyser results that are over the limit.
Again, among motorcyclists, it was younger riders (between the ages of 20 and 24) who were the most likely to record post-accident blood-alcohol levels above the legal limit, with 2.4% testing positive for alcohol.
Although motorcycling safety groups recognise the relatively low incidence of drink-riding as a good thing, all agree that even one drink-rider is too many.
Sheila Rainger, The Motorcycle Industry Association's Director of Communications, comments, "The demands of riding a motorcycle are greater than those of driving a car and it is good to see the majority of motorcyclists recognising this fact by refusing to mix drinking and riding.
"However, there is no room for complacency. As vulnerable road users, motorcyclists need to stay sharp. The MCI is backing the Road Safety Week 2009 call to all riders to commit to ‘not a drop, not a drag' before starting the engine, and as Christmas party season approaches, urging riders to be aware that alcohol can stay in your system well into the morning after."
As such, the MCI issued advice that, if followed, can help both protect riders and reduce the motorbike accident claim rate:
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If you have suffered personal injury as a result of the negligent driving or riding of a road user, a good solicitor can help you mount a strong case for receiving compensation.
Here at YouClaim we work with only the very best solicitors; all of whom are drawn from leading firms governed by the strictures of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
All share YouClaim's outstanding success rate and all work, win or lose, with you, the claimant, ever incurring any charge.
In short, this means that you are protected from all possible costs, fees and disbursements associated with your motorbike accident claim.
We can help you claim the damages you deserve for your pain, injury and suffering; lost earnings, medical expenses and material damage.
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