The unlit path to whiplash and other personal injuries

Do you cycle to and from work, gaining exercise while saving the environment from carbon emissions? If yes, this is an admirable feat but are you also protecting yourself against sustaining personal injury such as whiplash by riding with adequate lighting on your bicycle?

Many cyclists are still blissfully unaware that they can get arrested for being drunk in charge of a bicycle so it is hardly a surprise that the vast majority are also unaware that riding a pedal bike in the UK without lights is against the law. It is essential for cyclists to fix a headlamp to the front and either a red light or reflector to the rear.

There are three main reasons why it is important for a bicycle to be fitted with good lighting. Firstly, it makes the cyclist visible and predictable to other road users. Secondly, it helps the cyclist to see his path and avoid hazards. Thirdly, it lowers the possibility of a road accident occurring, which could result in personal injury claims being sought.

Too many cyclists will take their chances and rely on just a couple of feeble reflectors to make them visible to traffic while travelling on darkened roads. The danger of this is that a car's headlights may not necessarily illuminate a cyclist's reflectors if they are not in prime position i.e. directly ahead of the headlight beams. Not only is this risking the chances of suffering a severe whiplash injury it is also dicing with death.

More than 2,000 cyclists suffer serious personal injury and over 100 die as a result of bicycle accidents every year and while this number seems to be decreasing as motorists become more aware and cyclists take more care, the use of lights when cycling in the dark can only improve things further.

We can help you make a personal injury claim today
Have you been involved in a bicycle accident and suffered whiplash or any other personal injury as a result?

We are aware that the average cyclist does not have a policy similar to motor insurance which offers legal expenses cover, meaning they can feel rather isolated when it comes to seeking out a personal injury solicitor and the funds with which to pay them. This is where YouClaim come in.

YouClaim will team you up with the most suitable solicitor for your case, who specialises in personal injury claims and will provide you with the best quality of representation. We will also strive to find you a solicitor who lives in your local area so that you have the option to meet with them face to face if you wish.

We work on a no win, no fee basis and guarantee that you won't have to pay a penny towards costs or fees at any time. You will also receive 100% compensation, providing your personal injury claim is a success.

To find out more about what we can do for you today send us a call back request so that we can contact you at the time that is most convenient for you. Alternatively, you could go ahead and make a no win, no fee personal injury claim today simply by filling out an online claim form or calling 0800 10 757 95.