Cycle Accident Claim

systemshq

Hello. A friend of mine was very recently involved in a cycle accident where a car turned left into a bus lane without looking and my friend hit the car, fell off and now has a dislocated shoulder. My friend was wearing a cycle helmet, reflective clothing etc. And after the accident, the police, ambulance were called etc. Although my friend is not insured himself, can he make a claim from the car driver's insurance and if so what is the procedure? Many thanks in advance?

McKneff

He certainly can. Does he have the insurnace details. Maybe he will need a report or something for them from the police.

Contact the insurance company by letter (keep a copy and send recorded delivery) hopefully the car driver will have reported it to his insurance company, if not, he;ll get his legs slapped.

JQ.

As above, your friend can make a direct claim from the driver's insurance company.

Alternatively, if they need some help it could be worth joining ctc.org.uk who offer support to cyclists and have a legal team to help with these issues. I believe they are still happy to help even when people join after accidents.

dacouch

Are you a member of a union?

systemshq

My friend is not a member of a union. Many thanks for everyone's advice so far - much appreciated

Quentin

If your friend was injured then he can use a no win no fee injury solicitor to deal with everything for him.

Google cashback injury solicitor to find firms who will pay a commission (£100s) just for giving them the instructions to act for you - this is on top of any compensation they get.

gwhite

Although nwnf solicitors will tell you it wont cost you anything, you might be asked to go to see a consultant in Harley Street London at your cost, also you will most likely have to sign a consent form giving the defendant access to your entire medical history as happened to me, i told them where to go and now face being sued by the solicitors. The company that I dealt with was endorsed by Esther Ranzen.
A friend of mine had a cycling accident, took the driver to court and won partly because he had a witness.