During the pandemic, cycling on the roads has gone up by 6% and motor traffic fell by 23% compared to 2019. This is due to individuals wanting to seek exercise and activity during the pandemic restrictions. However, due to the rise of cyclists on the road, there were 11 deaths during that time, compared to 6 in 2018. This is a scary number compared to previous years, negligent and dangerous driving on the roads impacted this number.
Serious accident numbers involving a cyclist in Scotland has risen by around a third from 182 to 242, during the pandemic years. Unsurprisingly, cycling has become a very popular hobby among individuals on the Scottish roads, it is a healthy alternative during a time in which normal activities were put on pause.
The easiest solution to this problem is enforcing good and safe driving behaviour, avoiding speeding and dangerous driving on the roads, dashcams have been found effective to enforce this type of behaviour, the fear of knowing that individuals may be recording and reporting your behaviour, can guarantee safer behaviour on the roads. However, to our surprise, the Scottish police force is 1 of only 5 police forces in the UK to not have a dashcam footage portal to submit dangerous driving behaviour. 59% of Scottish drivers believe there should be an online dashcam footage portal to submit driving behaviour. To find out more about this topic read our Dashcam Article.
There is a range of common behaviours that are common around drivers who cause cycling accidents. There is a wide variety of things that can cause them; however, the most common ones include:
Cyclists are advised to make themselves as visible as possible on the roads, road helmets are not compulsory but advised on the roads. Lights on the bike and bright clothing will make the cyclists more visible to the driver, and therefore lowering the chances of an accident occurring.
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident as a cyclist, you are more likely to face serious injuries due to the lack of external protection you have on the roads. The first thing you should do after being involved in a road traffic accident as a cyclist is making sure everyone is safe and healthy. Call any emergency services if that may be necessary.
Once you have called any emergency services necessary and made sure everyone is safe, it is essential to make sure that you gather as much evidence as it is possible from the scene of the accidents these include:
If you would like to claim after a road traffic accident, we highly advise that you contact one of our solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, to get the highest possible compensation for your case, for the injuries that you may have faced and the damage you may have faced.
Our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland will ensure that you come out in the best possible outcome in the most stress—free and easy way, ensuring you get the highest possible compensation. We will get to know you are your case, enabling you to convey your story most clearly.
We know the process thoroughly and can offer free consultations to see how much compensation you may get for your case.
Contact us now, Solicitors On Your Side Scotland can offer you free advice and consultations. Our solicitors can help you on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means there will be no hidden fees, and everything can be done over the phone from anywhere in the UK.
Contact us today by phoning 0141 648 4428, emailing [email protected], or by using our website by filling out an online form.
To be updated on the latest news and articles, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
We offer a No win, No fee agreement on all new cases. Talk with us today to start your claim.
Talk with us about your case and the likelihood of its success without any obligation today. Specialist staff are on hand to help you.
We have helped thousands of people to claim the compensation they are owed.
Our dedicated teams provide one to one help and support at every stage of your claim.
At On Your Side Scotland, all personal injury claims are processed on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you don’t need to worry about anything as we will bear all upfront costs, you will only pay a fee if your claim is successful so you are never out of pocket.
claimed up to now in compensation for our clients.
of our clients said they would use us again to make a claim.
of our clients said they would recommend us to friends and family.
of our clients were 100% satisfied with the outcome of their claim.
Give us a call or request a call back. We'll listen to your case and provide no-obligation advice.
Should we advise your claim is worth pursuing, and you choose our services, we will begin claim preparation.
With your co-operation, we'll work on your case through to completion. You may be required to provide extra evidence.
Should your claim be successful and compensation be awarded, you should receive compensation as soon as possible.
Our experienced solicitors in Scotland assist people who have been injured in non-fault road traffic accidents, including, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, cycling accidents and pedestrian accidents.
We have helped many clients in Scotland to access the legal support they deserve. If you have been injured in an accident in Scotland that wasn’t your fault, we can recover the maximum amount of personal injury compensation you are entitled to.
