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With so many vehicles on our roads, cyclists often find themselves in vulnerable positions. If you’ve been injured by a vehicle while cycling, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Drivers have a duty to remain alert and watch for cyclists, but unfortunately, not all do. If you’ve been injured in such an accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
At Khan Law, we are committed to helping you claim compensation for your injury. We understand that for many clients, this may be their first time making a claim. That’s why we make sure to explain the entire process, so your journey is as smooth as possible. We’ve even outlined our approach below to give you a clear idea of how we’ll assist you.
We will guide you every step of the way on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis—so it won’t cost you anything! Our team will provide expert advice on any settlement offers to ensure you get the best possible outcome. At Khan Law, we aim to make the compensation process as simple and convenient as possible, handling everything so you don’t have to worry.
If you would like to make a claim, contact our team on 0141 378 0514, or complete our enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch with you soon!
Scotland’s Three-Year Time Limit
You are only entitled to claim compensation up to 3 years from the date of your accident (or your 16th birthday if you were a minor at the time). After this period, you will no longer be able to make a claim.
Our Bicycle Accidents Claim Process
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Once we have received your details a member of our team will contact you and take the necessary details to ascertain whether you have a valid claim.
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We will send your claim to the ‘at fault’ driver’s insurance company and confirm whether they accept fault for the accident.
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A report will be prepared detailing your injuries. We use this to value your claim.
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We will negotiate a settlement with the ‘at fault’ driver’s insurance company. Throughout the process we will give you our professional advice on any offers received.
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Once an offer is accepted, you will receive a cheque with your settlement amount within a few weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Bicycle Accidents
When can I claim compensation?
You can claim compensation if you were a cyclist and were struck by a vehicle and suffered injury as a result of this.
Does it matter who was at fault?
If you were the driver of the vehicle, you can only claim compensation if the accident was not your fault. If you were a passenger, you can claim compensation regardless of whose fault the accident was.
What injuries can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for any physical injuries and may be entitled to claim compensation for any psychological injury.
What else can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for a number of other things including, any income that you lost out on as a result of the accident. You can also claim back any excess that you have paid.
How much will it cost me?
NOTHING! We pursue all of our claims on a ‘no win no fee’ basis which means you don’t pay a penny if you are not successful.
How much compensation will I receive?
The amount of compensation you receive is wholly dependent on what your injuries are and how long they take to resolve. As a result, it will not be possible for us to give you an estimate as to how much your claim will settle for. However, we will advise you of a figure that we believe to be reasonable for your injuries.
My child was involved in an accident, can they claim?
Yes. Even children can claim compensation if they suffered injury as the result of an accident.
How long do I have to claim?
If you were an adult at the time of the accident you have 3 years from the date of the accident to claim compensation for any injury. If you were a child at the time of the accident you have 3 years from your 16th birthday to claim compensation.