Can You Claim For A New Bike Helmet
If you have been involved in a cycling accident, you are likely to need a new bike helmet as well as compensation for your injuries.
At Cyclinglawyer, we offer a free, no obligation, claims evaluation and no win, no fee funding if you decide to bring a claim.
Contact Our Bicycle Accident Claims Solicitors
To discuss making a cycling accident claim, please get in touch with our team today. You can call us on 01446 794199, fill in our online form or email us at info@cyclinglawyer.co.uk.
Bike Accidents And Compensation
Bike accidents and compensation
If you have a cycle accident you can start a compensation claim if a third party was at fault and owed you a duty of care. Motorists, lorry drivers and motorcyclists all owe cyclists a duty of care.
Your compensation claim will cover a payment for your injuries, as well as your expenses, losses and any future expenditure or loss.
New Bike Helmet Claims
If you were wearing a bike helmet at the time of your accident and if it may have been compromised in a collision, you may be able to claim for a new one. That’s the case even though legally you are not required to wear a helmet while cycling.
In many cycle accidents, the helmet is not visibly damaged, but it may have come into contact with the road at the time of your collision. Most helmet manufacturers recommend you replace your helmet after a crash. There may be damage that you cannot see, such as small invisible internal cracks that may compromise the ability of the helmet to protect your head in the future.
When you are asking a defendant or their insurer for compensation that includes a new bike helmet, you will need to claim an amount that will cover the cost of purchasing an identical helmet (if they are still being sold) or one of a similar quality if the manufacturer is no longer making the same helmet.
Some insurers will consider every aspect of a compensation claim and may question the need for compensation for a replacement helmet. At Cyclinglawyer our team is experienced in arguing the case that your compensation should include monies for replacement equipment.
What Else Can You Claim Compensation For?
The amount you may receive in compensation depends on the severity of your injuries and the treatment needed. Medical evidence will be needed to explain the extent of your injuries, treatment and prognosis.
At Cyclinglawyer we focus on all aspects of your compensation claim, including loss of kit (such as your bike, helmet or clothing) as well as all your other losses. These may include loss of earnings, money spent in getting to medical appointments, as well as, in more serious cases, compensation for future loss of earnings or to pay for adaptations to your home.
The Cost Of Claiming Compensation
Some cyclists are wary about making a compensation claim, but at Cyclinglawyer our team are on hand to take the stress, confusion and worry out of the process.
We understand that you will want to focus on recovery, while we focus on getting you the compensation you deserve.
With our no win, no fee funding, you can leave your cycle accident claim in the hands of our team of specialists.
Contact Our Bicycle Accident Claims Solicitors
To discuss making a bicycle accident claim, please get in touch with our team today. You can call us on 01446 794199, fill in our online form or email us at info@cyclinglawyer.co.uk.
