Motorcycle accident
Free UK compensation claims advice
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident you may be entitled to make a claim for your personal injuries and loss of earnings. YouClaim has extensive experience in motorcycle accident claims, achieving compensation against car drivers, motorbike riders, other road users and local authorities.
Motorbike riders are particularly vulnerable to accidents caused by defects in the road surface such as road damage, mud, oil, or other spillages on the road. In such cases a claim for motorcycle accident personal injury compensation may be made against the party responsible for the spillage (e.g. building contractor) or the local authority responsible for maintaining the road.
Lack of seatbelts and outside protection make motorcycle accident victims particularly susceptible to serious injuries. The statistics below highlight the dangers of riding a motorbike:
- 609 motorcyclists were killed in road accidents in 2002
- 6,891 motorcyclists were seriously injured in 2002
- Motorcycle riders represent 1% of traffic but suffer 19% of deaths and serious injuries
- Since 1966, over 100,000 bikers have been killed in a motorcycle accident.
- The chances of being killed on a motorcycle are 42 times higher than that as a car passenger, and 307 times higher than that as a rail passenger (DFT unpublished 2001)
We can help you claim compensation following a motorbike accident
If you (or a member of your family) have been involved in a motorcycle accident which was not your fault and you have a suffered personal injury as a result, you should definately consider making a claim for motorcycle accident compensation. Our solicitors have helped hundreds of people make successful claims for motorcycle accident compensation. From minor cuts and bruising to accidents of a catastrophic nature, our personal injury solicitors will ensure you receive the maximum amount of motorcycle accident compensation.
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Take advantage of our free legal advice now. Even if you're not sure whether to make a claim, we'll tell you everything you need to know about claiming compensation, so you can make the right decision.
Call us now on 0800 10 757 95 , we're here 24 hours a day, or complete the form opposite and we will call you back to discuss your motorcycle accident claim.
More information about making a claim for motorcycle accident compensation
What can be claimed for?
The two main areas of personal injury compensation are general damages and special damages:
General Damages
These damages tend to consist mainly of the compensation awarded for the
injury itself, including the pain and suffering caused by the motorcycle accidentSpecial damages:
Past losses These may include loss of earnings, mileage costs, cost
of medical treatment, personal possessions damaged in the accident, such
as leathers and crash helmet, and the excess on a motorcycle insurance policy
Future losses - This considers anticipated losses and expenses that you will
incur in the future as a consequence of your motorcycle accident - including any
loss of future earnings and the cost of any on-going medical care that may be
needed if you have suffered more serious personal injuries
Compensation can help you move on with your life following a motor cycle accident
The type of injury sustained in a motorcycle accident is usually much more severe than in road traffic accidents involving other motor vehicles. Motorcycle riders are much more vunerable and accidents can result in debilitating injuries and even death.
If a motorcycle accident has affected your life, or if a loved one has been severely injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, please call us now on 0800 10 757 95 for free advice about making a motorcycle accident compensation claim.
How much compensation can you claim?
As the circumstances and effects of every motorbike accident are different it is very difficult to put an accurate figure on the amount of compensation you are likely to receive, without having spoken to you. Below are some approximate figures which can be used as a rough guide. We will be able to give you a more realistic figure if you give us the full details of your accident, injury and recovery.
For free legal advice regarding making a claim for motorcycle accident compensation call us on
0800 10 757 95. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day.
Typical compensation awards for injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident
| Head injury accident |
|
Minor injuries, no brain damage |
up to £6,500 |
Moderate brain damage |
up to £115,000 |
Very severe |
up to £205,000 |
Whiplash injury and neck injury |
|
Minor (recovery within 1 year) |
up to £2,000 |
More serious involving disc lesion resulting in cervical |
up to £13,000 |
Severe damage to soft tissue or ruptured tendons resulting in permanent and serious disability with poor prognosis |
up to £27,500 |
| Back injury accident | |
Ligament and muscle damage |
up to £6,500 |
Moderately severe back injury |
up to £14,500 |
Severe back injury not involving Paralysis |
up to £87,500 |
| Shoulder injury accident | |
up to £4,250 |
|
Dislocation, damage to brachial plexus |
up to £10,000 |
Severe damage to brachial plexus |
up to £25,000 |
| Leg injury accident | |
Simple lower leg fracture |
up to £4,750 |
Simple upper leg fracture |
up to £7,250 |
Serious fractures giving rise to near certainty of arthritis |
up to £28,500 |
Very serious involving multiple fractures, permanent |
up to £43,750 |
Serious - short of amputation |
up to £70,000 |
Amputation of one leg |
up to £72,000 |
Amputation of both legs |
up to £145,000 |
| Knee injury accident | |
Cuts and bruises |
up to £3,000 |
Moderately severe involving dislocation or torn cartilage |
up to £14,000 |
Serious knee injury involving gross ligament damage, |
up to £50,000 |
| Ankle injury accident | |
Strains, sprains, good recovery |
up to £3,000 |
Moderate disability involving fractures and ligament tears |
up to £14,000 |
Severe injuries, permanent ligament tears |
up to £36,000 |
| Hand injury and wrist injury | |
NB Compensation amounts vary depending on your dominant hand |
|
Minor injury to thumb (full recovery within 6 months) |
up to £2,000 |
Severe dislocation |
up to £3,500 |
Fracture of one finger |
up to £2,500 |
Loss of part of little finger |
up to £3,000 |
Total loss or effective loss of one hand |
up to £57,500 |
Total loss or effective loss of both hands |
up to £105,000 |
Wrist injury - Colles' fracture |
up to £4,000 |
Elbow injury |
|
Minor |
up to £6,750 |
Severe (disabling) |
up to £28,500 |
Loss of an arm (amputated at shoulder) |
not less than £72,500 |
Loss of an arm (above elbow amputation) |
not less than £67,500 |
Loss of an arm(below elbow amputation) |
not less than £57,500 |
Paraplegia |
up to £145,000 |
Quadraplegia |
up to £205,000 |
