By Stephen Kane. Last Updated 11th July 2024. Are you a cyclist? Are you wondering how much compensation for being knocked off your bicycle you could claim? This article will explain examples of common cycling injuries, what steps to take after your accident, how much compensation you could receive and how No Win No Fee arrangements can help you fund legal representation.
Cycling road traffic accidents can be unsettling experiences. Because you are sharing the road with faster and bigger vehicles you are considered a vulnerable road user. The injuries you could sustain can range from minor to major and have a significant impact on how you live your life, from mental health to physical activities, as well as your ability to work.
Our advisors are here to help with free legal advice and can determine whether your personal injury claim is valid. They may pass it to one of the solicitors from our panel who can help you get the claiming process started. Our panel of solicitors typically offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis. Contact us today by:
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- Compensation For Being Knocked Off Your Bike
- Knocked Off Bike By Car Compensation Eligibility
- Types Of Injuries You Could Suffer If You Were Knocked Off Your Bike
- How Long Does A Cyclist Knocked Off Their Bike Have To Claim?
- What Steps Should You Take After Being Knocked Off Your Bicycle?
- Knocked Off Your Bike – Claiming With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
Compensation For Being Knocked Off Your Bike
If you have been injured after you were knocked off your bike and claim successfully in response, then your settlement could include general and special damages.
General damages are awarded to compensate for the injuries and pain you’ve suffered because of your cycling accident. Those who value a cycling accident claim for general damages may check the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document features guideline compensation brackets covering various types of physical and psychological injuries.
The table below includes some of the compensation figures found in the JCG document. This table should be viewed for guidance only. The first entry is not included in the JCG.
| Injury | Details | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries of a serious nature plus expenses | If you're eligible to claim for multiple injuries of a serious nature following a cycling accident, then you may receive compensation for these as well as any related expenses, such as loss of earnings. | Up to £750,000+ |
| Very severe brain damage | There will be little if any signs of meaningful response to the surrounding environment. Full-time nursing care will be required. | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Moderately severe brain damage | The injured party is very seriously disabled and requires constant professional care. | £267,340 to £344,150 |
| Minor brain or head injury | Minimal brain damage with full recovery within a few years or possibly even just several weeks. | £2,690 to £15,580 |
| Severe neck injury (i) | There will be little or no movement in the neck and symptoms will likely also include severe headaches. | In the region of £181,020 |
| Moderate neck injury (i) | Fractures or dislocations which cause severe symptoms that affect everyday life. | £30,500 to £46,970 |
| Severe knee injury (ii) | Leg fracture extending into the knee joint. Limited movement and constant pain are among the symptoms. | £63,610 to £85,100 |
| Less severe arm injury | Despite significant disabilities a substantial level of recovery has taken place or is expected. | £23,430 to £47,810 |
| Less serious leg injuries (i) | May include fractures with an incomplete recovery. Or there may be a serious soft tissue injury. | £21,920 to £33,880 |
Can I Claim Special Damages After Being Knocked Off My Bike?
Compensation for a cyclist who was knocked off their bike could also consist of special damages. This is to compensate for any financial hardships incurred by your injuries. To claim special damages as part of your cycling injury claim, you will need to provide certain documents as evidence, such as invoices, bank statements, wage slips or receipts.
Some examples of what could be claimed for under special damages include:
- Loss of earnings if your cycling accident has led you to take unpaid time off work while recovering.
- Certain medical expenses, such as the cost of medications or treatments you’ve been receiving during your recovery.
- Travel expenses put towards attending medical appointments, such as train tickets.
You can get in touch with our advisors for free today to ask questions you may have, such as “what is the average compensation for being knocked off a bike?”
Knocked Off Bike By Car Compensation Eligibility
All road users must navigate the roads in a way that prevents injury and damage to themselves and others. This is their duty of care. As part of this duty, they are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations found in the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988 that apply to them. If you were knocked off your bike by a car, compensation could be claimed for your injuries.
However, you must meet the personal injury claim eligibility criteria. This means that you must prove that:
- A duty of care was owed to you.
- This duty was breached.
- You suffered an injury because of this breach.
To see whether you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim as a cyclist, you can contact our advisors. They could also help answer any questions you may have.
Types Of Injuries You Could Suffer If You Were Knocked Off Your Bike
There are various injuries you could suffer if you are knocked off your bike. These include:
- Serious multiple injuries, such as a brain injury and a broken neck. Injuries such as these could leave you dependent on full-time nursing care.
- Traumatic amputation. For example, you could suffer the loss of your arm if it is subsequently run over after falling off your bike, or a crushing injury may result in a loss of limb if it requires surgical amputation.
- A fractured bone, or multiple broken bones. Fractures could occur to any bone in your body with the impact.
- Internal organ damage, such as to your bowels, due to the impact of the handlebars.
- Lacerations and cuts leading to a permanent scar. For example, you could be dragged over gravel, resulting in lots of little cuts. You could receive a payment for scarring as part of your compensation for a bicycle accident.
- Dental damage, including a broken tooth.
If you would like a free valuation of your potential knocked off bicycle compensation that considers all of your injuries as well as special damages, contact an advisor from our team.
How Long Does A Cyclist Knocked Off Their Bike Have To Claim?
If you have been negligently knocked off your bike by a car, a compensation claim needs to begin within a specified time limit to be considered. Under the Limitation Act 1980, a cyclist who was knocked off their bike usually has three years to start a personal injury claim. This time limit applies from the date of the cycling incident.
In certain circ*mstances, the time limit for claiming for a cycling injury can vary. If the victim is a child, then the three-year time limit for starting a claim does not begin until the day of their 18th birthday. From this point, the victim will be old enough to start their own claim. A litigation friend could claim on their behalf.
For further guidance on cycling accident claim time limits and the exceptions that can apply, speak with a member of our team today.
What Steps Should You Take After Being Knocked Off Your Bicycle?
If your injury was due to another road user’s negligence, you must prove that the other party breached their duty of care. To prove that another road user was at fault for a cycling accident, you must gather evidence. However, you may be wondering, ‘What evidence do I need for a cyclist accident claim?’. Some examples of evidence can include:
- Medical records – It is important that you seek medical attention to take care of your well-being first, plus any report created by a medical professional can help support your claim.
- Video footage – CCTV footage, bystander recordings as well as dashcam footage can help strengthen your claim.
- Photographs – Take pictures of your injury as well as the accident site, to show the extent of the damage to yourself and other vehicles, for example, if you were in a collision.
- Witness details – Gather witness details and a professional can take statements at a later time.
Make sure you seek medical attention first as your health is of the most importance. Afterwards, we urge you to contact our advisors who can help you with further guidance on what you should do after a cycle accident and a solicitor from our expert panel could help you collect evidence.
Contact our advisors to learn more about how much compensation for being knocked off your bicycle you could receive.
Knocked Off Your Bike – Claiming With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
If you have been knocked off a bike and are eligible to make a personal injury claim, one of the solicitors on our panel may be able to assist you on with a Conditional Fee Agreement, which is a No Win No Fee contract. With this arrangement in place, you won’t have to pay any service fees at the start of your claim or if your claim doesn’t succeed.
If your claim succeeds and you are awarded compensation, your solicitor will deduct a legally capped success fee from this.
If you have any questions about making a personal injury claim or the compensation that could be awarded, you can contact our advisors. They can also offer you free advice for your potential claim, and they may connect you with a solicitor from our panel.
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