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Accidents involving cyclists and motorbikes can have a devastating affect on victims and their families, particularly where you or your loved ones sustain serious or fatal injuries.

The effects of a road traffic accident can be wide reaching and you may need comfort, rehabilitation and support. Robert James Solicitors are experts at securing the rehabilitation you will need and have a proven track record of securing maximum damages.

If you or your loved one were seriously injured, you may have been taken straight to hospital after the accident and as such you may not have the defendant’s details. In accidents involving serious injury, there will usually be police involvement and they will either record the defendant’s details, or if it is case of hit and run, the police will undertake investigations to try to determine who the defendant is. Robert James Solicitors are able to request these details from the police therefore you should not feel put off from making a claim if you do not know who the defendant is.

Gathering evidence early is key in cyclist/motorbike cases, therefore ensuring that you or someone else reports the accident to the police, obtains details of witnesses and checks the area for CCTV cameras is crucial Whilst there is no hard and fast rule to the evidence that will be needed you are best to seek specialist legal advice regarding the steps that should be taken to preserve evidence to support your case.

In most cases the offending party will normally be identified; however, if they are not, this does not stop you from pursuing a claim via the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB). The process for bringing a claim differs where the defendant is known, therefore to ensure you receive the best possible outcome you should ensure that you receive appropriate legal advice from a specialist in this field.

Robert James Solicitors have over 25 years’ experience and an excellent track record of supporting clients in making Cyclists / Motorcyclists claims. If you or your loved ones require legal advice and support on how best to proceed with a Cyclists / Motorcyclists claim, call one of our specialist solicitors on 0151 559 0120 or complete our online claim form and one of our solicitors will call you back.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions related to Cyclists / Motorcyclists are answered below. If you have any other questions about Serious Injury Claims, contact us for further information and advice.

How long do I have to claim if I have been in a Road Traffic Accident?

In most injury claims the timescale to bring a claim is either 3 years from the date of the accident or 3 years from the date of knowledge that another person/organisation caused your injuries. In cases involving minors they have until 3 years from the day they turn 18 years of age, or from the date of knowledge.

If a person was killed in an accident or died at a later date, the timescale to bring a claim is 3 years from the date of death or 3 years from the date of knowledge of their personal representative, whichever is the later.

A person may not have capacity to conduct the litigation and therefore the time limit to bring a claim would not begin until they regain capacity. Such persons would normally be represented by a litigation friend or professional deputy in proceedings.

If you, your family or friends require advice regarding the timescales to bring a claim, please contact one of our specialist solicitors on 0151 559 0120.

How long will it take to settle my personal injury claim?

The short answer is that each case is different; however, in the most straightforward of cases, we would expect your case to be settled within six months from the date we receive your initial instructions.

In more complex cases the timescales taken to resolve the case will often be dictated by the liability status of the case and your personal needs. In cases where you require substantial rehabilitation over periods of many years, naturally this will mean that your case may take longer to settle.

It is not uncommon for complex cases to take between 2 to 3 years and up to 5 years to settle. If a prolonged delay causes you financial hardship, we can advise you on the merits of seeking an interim payment from the defendant. If you would like more information on average case lengths or interim payments, please consider the blog below or call one of our specialist solicitors on 0151 559 0120.

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