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Our expert cycling accident lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Cycling is an important activity for many people, but a cycling injury can have a serious impact on the lives of victims and their families. If you have suffered from a cycling injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and the physical, mental and financial suffering you have experienced.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your cycle accident claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a cycling accident, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Cycling Accident Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

With cycle use on the increase, it’s not surprising that there has been an increase in the number of cycling accidents and subsequent cycling injury compensation claims. Sadly, about 150 cyclists are killed each year following a crash or accident whilst fifteen times this number are seriously injured. Cycling is an activity where the risk of serious personal injury is much higher than for other road users.

Cycling accidents and subsequent injury claims can arise from:

  • The actions of other road users
  • The condition or design of the road (e.g. the presence of a pothole)
  • Faulty equipment (bikes and/or helmets) 

Our experts have specific, lengthy experience in representing clients involved in cycling accidents.

As well as giving legal advice and assisting with your cycling accident claim, we can liaise with agencies offering rehabilitation to assist with recovery. We also have recent expertise in the approach of the courts to wearing cycle helmets.

In addition to claiming compensation for injuries your solicitor can also include your losses and expenses in your bike accident claim, for example:

  • Cost of replacement or repairs to your bike.
  • Cost of replacement cycle helmet.
  • Cost of replacement or repair of clothing and accessories.
  • Loss of earnings.
  • Travelling expenses which otherwise would not have been incurred.
  • Physiotherapy or other rehabilitation treatment.
  • Private medical treatment if that is your choice.

Proven Expertise In Cycling Accident Claims

Our experts have specific experience in representing clients involved in cycling accidents. As well as giving legal advice we will, where necessary, liaise on your behalf with agencies offering rehabilitation in order to assist with your recovery. We have recent experience in the important issue of the approach the courts have taken to the wearing of cycle helmets.

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in cycle-related claims.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your cycling claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.


The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.

** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement



Cyclist Suffers Injury After Bike Hits Pothole In London

On 12 January 2012 our client had an accident as he was on his bicycle cycling along Grosvenor Place from Hyde Park in London. The front wheel of his bike hit a pothole that was situated at the side of the road and his bicycle was brought to an abrupt halt.

The force of the accident threw our client from his bike and into the road, causing him to suffer injuries including a broken bone in his elbow. Our client took a few weeks off work as a result of his injuries, and it was 6 weeks before he felt able to get back on his bike. Although our client made an admirable recovery from his injuries, prior to the accident he would have gone to the gym 3 times a week; however, after the accident he was unable to attend for a period of 4 months.

Liability was admitted by Transport for London who were the responsible party. It was argued that they had failed to repair and maintain the road, leaving the pothole which presented a hazard to all cyclists, and indeed, to our client.
An out of court settlement was agreed in the sum of £5,800.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
Keith Barrett London Partner +44 (0)870 1500 100
Jonathan Betts Manchester Partner 0161 838 3055
Andrea Burke Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Andrew Darke Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
John Davis Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0098
Alison Eddy London Partner 020 7421 3887
Glen Edney Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Colin Ettinger London Partner 0207 421 3889
Carolyn Heaton Leeds Partner 0870 1500 100
Sion Kingston Leeds Partner 0113 220 6210
Fran Mayes Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0112
Elaine Russell Glasgow Partner 0870 1500 100
Tracey Storey London Partner 0870 1500 100
David Urpeth Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton Leeds Associate 0113 394 6777
Michael Callaghan Glasgow Associate 0141 300 4386
Jo Darlington Bristol Associate 0870 1500 100
Joanne Ewart Leeds Associate 0870 1500 100
Nicola Meese Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Claire Newstead Leeds Associate 0870 1500 100
David Bell Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Kathleen Lang Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Claire Bracewell Sheffield Other Legal Expert 0114 274 4613
Maria Walker Manchester Other Legal Expert 0161 838 3050

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

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