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30th January 2012
Compensation claim for cyclist hit in the rear by another vehicle
After cycling the same route to work for many years, our client in this road traffic accident, suffered several injuries and has been forced to find an alternative route, as he is unable to face cycling through the area where he was injured.
Our specialist road accident lawyers were forced to issue court proceedings in order to secure a successful outcome for our client. However, prior to the trial, and after advising him to reject several offers, they were able to negotiate an acceptable settlement.
Despite the defendant's insurers attempt to apportion 50% contributory negligence against our client, we were able to settle this claim for 100% in our client's favour.
Negligent driving caused cycle accident
Our client had been riding his bicycle along a main A road and around a roundabout. The defendant entered the roundabout at another junction and failed to see our client, hitting his bicycle in the rear and knocking him off.
Injuries caused by the cycle accident
Although our client did not require immediate hospital treatment, he suffered considerable injuries that caused him to visit his GP later that day. His injuries included damage to his shoulder, neck and upper back, followed later by problems with his leg and elbow as his body reacted to the trauma.
As a result of his extensive injuries, our client was unable to work for several days, and when he returned, was only able to do so with the help of colleagues who assisted him in lifting heavy items.
Although his injuries gradually resolved over different periods, he was in considerable pain for some months and found difficulty sleeping for some time. He was forced to use a car for getting to work for some time as his cycle was damaged in the road accident. However, he found this difficult and painful as a result of his multiple injuries. For some time he was unable to partake of his physical hobbies, or to carry out routine household activities.
Consequences of cycling accident
However, the biggest and most life-changing effect on our client has been to leave him nervous about returning to cycling, now taking an alternative route to avoid the roundabout where his accident occurred.
Making a claim road accident compensation
Our advisers will be happy to talk to you in plain English, explaining the claims process, and provide you with expert legal advice to answer any questions you may have regarding your claim.
The insurer of the person responsible for your road accident will pay our legal fees and the entire service will be cost-free for you. You will receive 100% of your compensation if you select Clear Answers to represent you in this matter.
Clear Answers’ lawyers are specialists in all types of road accidents including cycle accidents. We have teams of experts waiting to help you, should you decide to instruct us to represent you in your claim, whether you were in a work related road traffic accident, or on private business.
If you or a member of your family have been injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, contact Clear Answers' personal injury solicitors on 0800 783 9019 and speak to one of our advisors who will be able to assess whether or not you have a claim. Alternatively fill out one of our online accident compensation claim forms and a representative will contact you as soon as possible.
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