Cyclists are more prone to being involved in a junction accident. This is usually caused by the driver’s careless behaviour and failing to acknowledge more vulnerable drivers on the road. More vulnerable road users are usually the one’s that are smaller and harden to be seen, having less of a protective shell than other road users. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the safety of more vulnerable road users and always keep a safe distance when at junctions.
Highway Code Rule 170 –
“Watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, powered wheelchairs/mobility scooters and pedestrians as they are not always easy to see”.
Motorists should leave an adequate amount of space for a cyclist at junctions are cyclists are more prone to swerving to the middle of the road due to poor road or weather conditions. If they fail to leave a safe gap, accidents can occur, and cyclists are more likely to face severe injuries from them.
There is a range of reasons why cycling accidents happen at junctions. Cyclists are a lot harder to be seen by other road users, but this does not mean that accidents should occur. All road users must keep a lookout for all sorts of road vehicles that could be present.
Motor users also fail to determine how fast the cyclist is going when pulling out on them at a junction and pulling out causing the cyclist to swerve or crash. We advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, to get the highest compensation for your case.
There is a range of accidents that can occur at junctions involving motoring vehicles and cyclists. Most of the time the cause of the accident is the motoring vehicle’s negligent behaviour on the roads, failing to see the cyclist at the junctions. The most common causes of junction accidents are:
The list of cycling junction accidents can be never-ending, if you have been involved in an accident at a junction, we advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland.
If you experienced damage or loss after your cycling accident, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland.
The amount of compensation depends on the extent of damages that you experience after your road traffic accident. We advise that the more evidence you can provide the more likely you are to get higher compensation for your case. However, all cases are different and if you would like to find out how much compensation you may get, contact one of our experienced solicitors, with a free initial consultation.
Evidence to include:
Our experienced solicitors will help you access any necessary medical records to help you get the highest possible compensation for your case.
We advise that the time limit for making a compensation claim in Scotland is three years since the crime has occurred. We recommend that the earlier you make your claim the better, as the information is fresh in your mind and the information we need for a strong case is more accessible.
Our solicitors can vouch that we have extensive experience in road traffic accidents, we can help you gather the necessary evidence to build a strong case to guarantee you the highest compensation. We will ensure that your process is as stress-free and easy as possible, enabling you to come out with the best outcome for your case.
We know the process thoroughly and can offer free consultations to see how much compensation you may get for your case.
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