We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
In comparison with four-wheeled vehicles motorcycles are quite unstable, and this can lead to road traffic crashes and subsequent motorbike accident claims being made by any road users involved.
Due to the high speeds at which motorbikes can travel, and how exposed a rider is to the road, individuals travelling on a motorcycle, whether as rider or pillion passenger, must wear a helmet and, preferably, motorcycle leathers for personal protection.
Failing to have the correct personal protective clothing could result in a severe personal injury, or death, following an accident.
Riders, and any passenger they might have on their bike, may be tempted to stop wearing their leathers and their helmet in order to be more comfortable when the weather gets warmer during the spring and summer. However, it should be remembered that highways are still as dangerous in warm weather as during colder months, and sacrificing personal safety for comfort is not a risk worth taking.
Individuals may also feel that wearing thick clothing, such as jeans, would provide enough protection during a fall. Yet, tests have shown that during a crash leather is equal in durability and protection to Kevlar, whereas when most other textiles are in friction with tarmac, or other road surfaces, they are worn away quite rapidly – which would leave a biker's skin in contact with the ground.
Riding leathers are generally expensive, but that is because they are strong and well-made protective items which should last for many years.
Unprotected, riders could experience a range of serious injuries, such as a painful de-gloving injury which is when the skin and muscle become detached from the bone. Wearing leathers can save a rider from suffering severe harm.
Making a motorbike accident claim
If you have been involved in a motorcycle crash which was not your fault, you could make a compensation claim against the road user deemed liable for your pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
To contact us phone 0800 10 757 95 or take a moment to fill in our short online claim form. Alternatively you could request a call back from a helpful adviser at a time more appropriate for you.
