A bike claim is where a cyclist who has been involved in an accident hires the help of a legal team to put together a legal case. This legal case is designed to claim compensation for any injuries that may have been sustained by the individual because of the cycling incident. This article takes a look at some of the things that you can do in order to put together a strong case.
The first steps to having a successful bike claim actually start at the moment the incident occurred. Of course if you are seriously injured then the very first thing you should do is to seek medical help. Often members of the public will be able to call for help. You should remain still until they arrive. Even if you don’t feel like you have serious injuries you should always get checked out as you could have suffered a concussion without realising it.
If the bike accident was not that serious, such as you just suffered scrapes and bruises but the bike itself was damaged, then you will want to get contact details from the person who caused the accident. Be sure to write down their name, address, telephone number and the number plate of their vehicle. If you have a camera, or a smartphone, you can take a picture of your bike, any injuries that you sustained and the driver of the vehicle. If there are any witnesses present then you should also ask for their contact details too so that you can contact them for evidence if necessary. The more details and witness reports that you gather at the scene of the incident the stronger your case will be. Keep these details in a safe place and submit them to a specialist legal team as soon as possible.
Remember, only ever do this is you feel up to it – the main thing is that your injuries are treated and you are feeling okay. In more serious incidents a police officer, ambulance driver or witness will be able to give a report on what happened.
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