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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

Select Related Client Stories

Compensation and Rehabilitation secured for Cyclist Despite Liability Issues

Mr D was riding his bicycle across a pedestrian crossing which crossed a dual carriageway when he was struck by a car being driven by the Defendant. Liability on this case was quite tricky due to complicating factors - Mr D had crossed the road when the lights were actually green for the traffic and not for him, and also that he had emerged from in front of a large van in the nearside which hadn’t yet had chance to move off at the green light because Mr D had entered the road. The Defendant had been travelling in the outside lane, and had overtaken the stationary van in the nearside lane to enter the crossing area.

Mr D sustained a severe brain injury, undergoing inpatient rehabilitation for five months and requiring extensive speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychological therapy. When he was finally able to return home, he required a great deal of care support from his family and was unable to return to work for a long period. When he did finally return to work, he could only work on a part time basis with supervision from his supportive employers. The family were gradually working through their savings and Mr D’s future looked very uncertain.

At first, Mr D and his wife did not contact solicitors. The police decided not to prosecute the driver and told the family that what happened was a “50-50 accident” with blame on both sides. Mr D and his wife believed that this meant Mr D could not possibly have a personal injury claim. Thankfully Mr D was advised around a year later by his social worker that he should contact a solicitor in spite of what the police had said, and Mr D did so.

Irwin Mitchell agreed to investigate his case. There was no doubt that it was a very difficult case and there was a real risk Mr D may lose. His case was taken on using a Conditional Fee Agreement, which allowed Mr D to investigate his case without financial risk to himself. He would not have been able to investigate his case without such an agreement.

We instructed our collision investigation unit to obtain the paperwork from the police and interview numerous witnesses. Crucially it was established that the Defendant had, at a speed of around 30mph, overtaken the van which hadn’t yet moved off in the nearside lane. This was a breach of the Highway Code, parts of which are enshrined into law. We instructed an accident reconstruction expert to recreate the collision to provide evidence as to the Defendant’s actions and likely speed.

In November 2011, Mr D’s case was successfully settled. It was agreed that he should receive 25% in respect of liability, which meant that he would receive 25% of the value of his claim. Taking into account his serious injury, he received over £110,000 in damages. This sum has meant that Mr D and his family have a secure future.

It is important to note that Mr D did not believe he could possibly have a legal claim for the first year after his injury, as he did not appreciate that the standard of proof for a criminal case is higher than the standard for a civil claim. Without the support of his social worker and the fact that IM were willing to take on such a difficult case, Mr D would not have received the compensation to which he was entitled and his future would still be hanging in the balance.

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
Tessa Herman	Leeds	Associate	0113 394 6767
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.

Find out whether you have a claim today. Simply complete our online claim form or call us with details of your accident on 0800 056 4110.