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Our expert motorbike 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

There are numerous parties who have a responsibility in law to protect motorcyclists on our roads. When this protection is missing or flawed, accidents can occur, with motorbike accident injuries having potentially devastating consequences for both victims and their families.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your motorbike accident claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a motorcycle 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 Motorcycle Accident Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

Irwin Mitchell can help you if you’ve been injured as a result of a motorbike, scooter or moped accident and wish to make a claim for compensation.

Statistics suggest that the group most likely to be injured in motorcycle accidents in the UK are males aged between 30 to 39 years of age. They are also a group who are likely to have children, have established and skilled jobs and be the main household earner. For that reason, it is necessary to obtain an early admission of liability as part of any motorcycle accident injury claim and secure an early interim payment to relieve any financial hardship. 

Your rehabilitation after your motorcycle accident and getting you and your motorbike back on the road is one of our top priorities. Our specialist departments work together to ensure you get the best advice possible on a full range of legal, medical, financial and social issues that will now affect you.

Many motorcyclists feel unfairly blamed for an accident. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the accident and fight your case to ensure you are correctly represented throughout the course of your motorcycle accident claim.

Most motorcycle accidents occur in one of these circumstances:

  • At junctions, crossroads and roundabouts
  • Due to weather conditions
  • Due to defective surfaces and objects in the road

Here at Irwin Mitchell, we have a specialist team with particular expertise in compensation claims for personal injury and losses arising from motorcycle accidents.

Proven Expertise In Motorbike Accident Claims

We have a specialist team of solicitors dealing with motorbike accident compensation claims, with many of the team being motorbike riders themselves. We focus on your individual needs, understand your life and issues that are important to you and provide clear, practical advice.

We employ former police accident investigators as part of a specialist Road Traffic Investigation Team, who will undertake all essential tasks to analyse and reconstruct your accident, including:

  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Carrying out site inspections
  • Preparing plans and photographs illustrating the scene of the accident
  • Calculating lines of sight, reaction times, braking and stopping distances
  • Preparing reconstruction reports
  • Filming real-life reconstructions of the accident.

The work of our Road Traffic Investigation Team can make a crucial difference to the outcome of many bike accident claims, and they play a vital role in providing the most effective and supportive service to you.

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

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 motorcycle accident 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 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 as a result of a motorcycle accident.

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



Injured Biker from Northampton Recovers £42,500 Compensation

A young motorbike rider from Northampton has successfully recovered damages of £42,500 following a high speed accident on a local A road.

Our client had been proceeding correctly along the road and was on his way home. Although he had right of way, a car travelling from the opposite direction attempted a right turn across his path when it was not safe to do so. Our client was able to use his considerable skill as a rider to brake and swerve away from the car. This did not avoid the collision altogether, but the impact speed was reduced as a result.

Whilst significant injuries were sustained, including in particular a wrist injury, the outcome could have been much worse had our client not reacted as he did.  

Stephen Nye, Partner at our Birmingham office handled the claim and commented, "This accident happened because the car driver was not paying proper attention to the road. He admitted that he had simply not seen our client. This case serves as a lesson to all drivers that they must keep a look out for motorcyclists, especially at junctions.  

"My client’s injuries were significant, but could have been so much worse. His compensation provides for a modest reduction in earning capacity. Thankfully he has made a very good recovery".

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
Jonathan Scarsbrook Sheffield 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
Rebecca Hearsey Birmingham 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.

Awards and accreditations

Investors In People     Action Against Medical Accidents - Clinical Negligence SpecialistsYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Stonewall 2011Stonewall Star Performer 2011Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 The Law Society Personal Injury AccreditationChild Brain Injury Trust The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation ISO SGS 27001 AccreditationISO 9001:2008 AccreditationSGS ISO 14001 with UKASHeadway 2011A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0