Have you been in a motorbike accident in the last 3 years? Haven’t claimed compensation? Then you are in the perfect place. Here at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, we have years of experience in personal injury from road traffic accidents, especially motorbike accidents, and we will help you get the highest possible compensation for your injures. Contact Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, to get the highest compensation for your case, in the most stress-free and easy way.
What Causes motorbike accidents?
Motorcyclists in general are a lot more vulnerable than other road users. The main reasons why motorbikes are vulnerable on the road are:
- Motorbikes are small, they are a lot harder to be seen by other road users. Motorbike users are advised to wear hi-vis gear to make them more visible, however, they do not have to by law. And if they are hit by another road user, lack of hi-vis clothing will not make their claim weaker.
- They lack exterior protection. Even the best protective gear on a motorbike user won’t protect them as well as an outer shell of a vehicle, therefore road users need to be extra careful around motorbikes.
There are a range of other reasons why motorbikes are more vulnerable than other road users, if you would like to find out more about motorbike accident claims, read out “Motorbike Accident Claims Page”.
How to Avoid Motorbike accidents
Motorcyclists should be treated just like any other road user. This is an extremely important rule stated by the highway code. They should be allowed just as much space as any other road user when other road users are driving behind them or overtaking.
Vehicle drivers should be cautious and expect motorcyclists to swerve onto the road when driving, due to road conditions or weather conditions to avoid hazards. Therefore, it is important to leave them plenty of space when overtaking or following a motorcyclist. If they fail to do so, and the motorcyclists swerve onto the middle of the road, it can cause accidents. At junctions, vehicle drivers should always check their blind spots and always expect less visible motor vehicles to be travelling on the road.
As a motorcyclist, we advise that you try and make yourself as visible as possible on the road, travelling with your headlights on at all times, especially at night. Protective gear is extremely important, and by law, motorcyclists should wear a helmet. We also advise that you wear protective gear and footwear to avoid severe injuries if in an accident. It is also advised that motorcyclists wear brighter clothing to be more visible on the road to other drivers, but this is not mandatory.
What should I do if I have been involved in a motorcyclist accident?
We highly advise that you contact one of our experienced personal injury solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland to get the highest possible compensation for your case in the most stress-free and easy way. We understand that experiencing a motorcycle accident is an extremely stressful and traumatising experience, this is why we will ensure your process runs as smoothly as possible enabling you to come out with the best possible outcome for your case.
Contact us now!
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.
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