TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS - CYCLISTS

Cyclists are injured on the road often as the result of a collision with a motor vehicle, in circumstances where the motor vehicle driver is paying inadequate attention or where a motorist is not watching for cyclists on the inside when turning left or not giving a cyclist adequate space and forcing past them.

Whilst wearing a helmet may minimise the impact of some injuries, a cyclist is still most vulnerable to a head injuries, fractures, dislocations. Severe injuries such as brain damage and damage to the spinal cord resulting in quadriplegia and paraplegia may still occur, especially with high velocity/high impact accidents.

Severe injuries often leave one feeling uncertain of their prognosis and how they will be able to take care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally for the rest of their lives. Even less serious injuries such as fractures and whiplash can be disruptive to one’s life. Often there are medical expenses involved, surgery, hospitalisation, and time away from work is necessary to attend doctors’ appointments, physiotherapy, chiropracty, rehabilitation.

Various compensation schemes apply in different States. The purpose of traffic accident compensation is  to provide injured persons with financial security, to ensure that their financial needs that are the result of the accident are met.

If you were a cyclist involved in a traffic accident, then you may be able to claim compensation.

Our solicitors offer obligation-free legal advice to all cyclists who are involved in accidents, regardless of fault.

Whether you were injured as a result of being hit by a car, truck, bus, or taxi, our solicitors can advise you of your legal rights. If you were a cyclist injured because of the negligence of another road user, you may be able to claim compensation for any injuries to yourself, medical expenses, physiotherapy and pharmaceutical expenses, and loss of earnings as a result of the accident.

Most compensation systems operate on a fault basis. This generally means that if the accident was your ENTIRELY your own fault, you will not have a claim for compensation for personal injury.

If the accident was ENTIRELY the fault of another person, you will be awarded the full amount of compensation for your injuries.

If the accident was PARTIALLY your fault, you may still be entitled to some compensation (a reduced amount) for your injuries.

As stated above, the compensation schemes vary depending on where the accident occurred, and that is why you should legal advice to clarify which laws apply to your particular case.

In every case of traffic accident compensation, there is a range of possible verdicts. A solicitor’s job is to bring your compensation claim as high as possible. This is done by thoroughness of  preparation.

We have a panel of expert personal injury solicitors who specialise in traffic accident claims involving injuries such as brain trauma, spinal injuries, whiplash, fractures, dislocations, psychological illness and related problems. Our solicitors are able to expertly evaluate your medical injuries and provide you with the best possible legal advice.

Contact us today for referral to a solicitor. This service is free to use.

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