Ice's role in a motorcycle accident compensation claim

Ice can be a factor in many motorcycle accidents in the UK - our wet climate and frequent cold snaps can often combine to create this slippery hazard.

Ice causes motorbike accidents by offering less friction to the tyres; for this reason, it is more likely to cause a crash when the vehicle is moving quickly, or around a corner. Most motorcycle riding courses will be sure to teach methods to avoid ice, or to rescue the situation if you hit ice unexpectedly.

Unexpected ice is, of course, a greater danger than an obviously visible patch; black ice is one way in which ice can strike a biker unexpectedly. Its name is misleading, as it is not truly black, but transparent due to the lack of air bubbles within it, so that the black road shows through almost perfectly.

It is more common on bridges and overpasses, as cold air can circulate over and under the surface where ice may form. It can also form when the air temperature is above freezing if the road surface remains chilled.

It is also worth watching for shady patches, as the protection from the sun offered by overhanging branches or other objects can block its rays and keep the surface slippery longer. As this is likely to be combined with the fact that any tell-tale change of colour is likely to match the edge of the shadow, the presence of the ice can come as a great surprise to a motorcycle rider, and easily contribute to an accident.

Making a compensation claim following a motorcycle accident
Even if ice contributed to a motorbike crash that you have been involved in, you may still find that another party has a degree of fault in the incident. If this is the case, YouClaim may well be able to help you make a no win, no fee compensation claim to cover costs that you have incurred as a result of your personal injury.

You will be able to have one of the UK's finest no win, no fee solicitors assigned to your crash case, and will be secure in the knowledge that whether you win or lose there will be no fee, no charges, and no disbursements asked of you. You will receive 100 percent compensation in a won case - and we have a very high success rate - with no cut take by us.

All our no win, no fee solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, so you can rely on our professional nature too.

Our skilled advisors are ready to discuss your motorcycle accident claim without any commitment, and with full confidentiality. You can reach us through our echat service or our UK free phone number, 0800 10 757 95, or use our online claim form so we can call you back at a time of your choosing. Either way, we will strive to help you claim the compensation you deserve.