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Typically, you must file a claim within three years of your bicycle accident, unless you’re claim on behalf of a child or a family member unable to claim due to mental incapacity:

• For children, claims can be made anytime before they turn 18 or within a three-year window after their 18th birthday.
• There’s no time restriction if representing someone lacking mental capacity to claim.
• If filing for a deceased loved one resulting from the accident, the claim must be made within three years of their death or upon receiving their post-mortem results.

There’s no fixed sum you can claim for a bicycle accident. Your compensation package will be determined by the severity of your injuries and the financial impact of the accident. Once we assess the details of your incident, our legal team will advise you on the potential compensation you may receive.

When evaluating your compensation, we consider:

• The extent of your injuries
• Expenses for current and future medical treatment, including provisions for lifelong care if necessary
• Lost income due to work absence or unemployment
• Expenses related to home or vehicle modifications resulting from your injury
• Damages to your bicycle or other property like helmets, clothing, phones, or laptops.

The duration to receive your compensation hinges on several factors:

• Establishing liability for your injury
• Acceptance of responsibility by the involved party and the timing of such acceptance
• The gravity of your injuries and the duration required to ascertain your treatment and rehabilitation necessities.

In most instances, we can expedite your compensation process by reaching a settlement outside of court, which is swifter than litigation. Moreover, we may secure interim payments as part of your settlement in advance of the final resolution. These interim payments can assist you with lost earnings, expenses, medical bills, and travel costs.

If you’ve sustained injuries in a cycling accident and the other vehicle either fled the scene or was uninsured, we can assist you in pursuing a bicycle accident claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.

This encompasses accidents where the other vehicle or driver cannot be traced or is uninsured. Generally, you have a three-year window from the date of your cycling accident to initiate a claim. However, if the incident involves a severe head or brain injury and someone is filing the claim on your behalf, you may have an extended timeframe.

No, we operate on the basis of a Conditional Fee Agreement or ‘No Win, No Fee’ principle.

This means that if we do not succeed in winning your case, you are not obligated to cover our fees.

However, it’s important to understand that there may be additional expenses referred to as disbursements. These may include fees for medical reports from general practitioners, expenses for legal representation in court (such as hiring a Barrister), or costs associated with expert witnesses and accident reports. Typically, these disbursements are covered by the defendant. In the event of an unsuccessful case, technically, you may be responsible for the defendant’s costs. Nevertheless, most solicitors will arrange for an ‘After the Event’ insurance policy to safeguard you from these expenses.