A Beginner’s Guide To Bike Accident Compensation Claims
What Is A Motorcycle Compensations Claim
When motorists find themselves involved in an accident, they file a motorcycle accident compensation claim to recover medical expenses and property damage incurred.
Process must be followed to determine which party is liable for the accident.
Establishing Responsibility
When looking at accident compensation claims, three key aspects considered to establish responsibility are.
Road Sense
Passing judgment on who is at fault in motorcycle accidents is an extremely complicated process,
and requires the people involved to take proper investigative steps
Highway Code
Motorcyclists and their passengers should wear a protective helmet and they should be aware of what is behind them and to the sides before moving.
The Evidence
The police will take pictures of the scene, note down information on the damage sustained by
the bike, and collect witness statements.
Common Accidents
When a car emerges from a side road while a motorcycle was passing through
When a car change lanes abruptly
When a car perform a sharp U-turn while a motorcycle is passing stationary traffic
Tips For Ensuring Safety
- Be alert at roundabouts & junctions.
- Wear bright colours and use dipped headlights, both during the day & night.
- When making a turn, use indicators to move to the right side of the lane.
- Before overtaking another vehicle,ensure you can view the road ahead.
- Consider weather conditions such as ice, fog, and rain before driving.
- Ride at a reasonable speed so to ensure you can react in emergency.
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