Cycling accidents - common pitfalls and how to avoid them
With bicycle sales booming during the Covid-19 lockdown, it is perhaps likely that we will see a surge in people cycling to and from their workplaces as more people edge towards a return to work. While there will, no doubt, be significant personal health and wider environmental benefits resulting from this, there are a number of hazards on our roads, which cyclists need to be careful of.
In the event that you are or have been involved in an accident while cycling, you should take advice from a specialist personal injury solicitor, such as Allan McDougall Solicitors, as to whether or not you may be entitled to claim for compensation. As cyclists are considered vulnerable road users in terms of the Highway Code, they are offered some additional protections when compared with other road users, but have responsibilities too.
In a series of four articles we look at some of the common pitfalls that have arisen in cycling accident litigation, and what cyclists can do to protect against them.
- Failing to use or wear protective equipment
- Failing to gather sufficient evidence
- Failing to notify local authorities of any road defects encountered
- Failing to have in place an insurance policy
Although these pitfalls can all have potential to result in a less than full compensation recovery, it is rarely the case that all is lost in terms of a claim for compensation, should one or other of them arise. Often negotiation and legal argument will play an important part in determining the level of compensation achieved. It is therefore important to seek legal advice from a specialist firm of solicitors to provide appropriate advice and to negotiate on your behalf, should you be injured in any circumstances.
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