Unfortunately, accidents involving cyclists are a common occurrence on the roads up and down the country. Because of the nature of cycling, cyclists are more vulnerable than other road users, particularly on busy roads. Often drivers of other vehicles do not see cyclists either at all or in time to prevent an accident occurring. If you are injured in a cycling accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a claim for cycling accident compensation.

After a cycling accident

After the accident, you should always make sure you do the following:

Establishing negligence

In order for your claim to be successful, your legal team must be able to prove:

• That the other party was negligent
• That the negligence caused you to suffer injury and loss

Levels of cycling accident compensation

There are two parts of personal injury compensation claims. You can claim compensation for injury (general damages) in addition to compensation for other losses associated with the accident (special damages).

General damages will compensate you for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have experienced as a result of your injuries. The amount you receive will depend on the severity of the injuries you have suffered. On the other hand, special damages include any financial losses you’ve had as a result of the accident. You could be able to claim for any loss of earnings, travel costs, medical costs and property damage.