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Just as failing to correctly use the indicators when driving a car, or larger vehicle, may result in a crash and legal action, not using indicators when riding a motorbike could also result in a collision and a subsequent motorcycle accident compensation claim.
Motorbike riders are often more badly hurt in collisions with cars than the driver of the other vehicle is, and the injuries can be fatal.
Due to the size of motorcycles and the lack of protection the rider has from impact with the road or other road furniture, riders should wear personal protective equipment and make sure they show road users around them where they intend to move on the road.
Road users in bigger vehicles unfortunately often fail to see a biker coming towards them, for example before they pull out at junctions. Accidents which occur due to a motorist's negligence in looking for smaller vehicles will probably be judged as largely, if not entirely, the car driver's responsibility.
However, other instances where a motorcyclist may be involved in an incident, is if they turn into a road or move across lanes without having indicated previously. In these cases the resulting crash could be seen as the fault of the rider, not the driver.
To reduce the likelihood of being in a road traffic accident, motorcycle riders should make sure that other road users around them are aware of where they intend to go by using the correct signals.
If their indicators are not working, they should use arm signals as prescribed by the Highway Code. Some riders may wish to slow their vehicle down before performing these signals, in order to keep better control of a more powerful motorbike.
Motorcycle accident compensation with YouClaim
If you have been involved in a non-fault motorbike crash, then you could be entitled to compensation from the road user who is liable for the incident.
To contact one of our helpful advisers and receive free legal advice concerning motorcycle accident compensation, or to begin a claim, simply call 0800 10 757 95 or request a call back.
