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Cycling Accident Claims in Lincolnshire

Despite all that's been done to try to improve cycle safety, accidents are increasingly likely to happen. It doesn't matter if you're a sleek road racer, muddy mountain biker, urban speeder or city commuter, accidents do happen and in particular it seems, in Lincolnshire. That's why so many solicitors in Lincolnshire specialise in this type of accident compensation. Cyclists are more likely to be killed or to be seriously injured than occupants of cars or trucks involved in a crash, yet between 60% and 90% of cycling accidents remain unreported. Injuries sustained in a cycling crash can cause both physical and financial hardship, so you should always report any cycle accident to the police and get expert advice about whether or not you can make a compensation claim. It is imperative that your cycling claim Lincolnshire solicitor is aware of laws about wearing cycling helmets and reflective clothing as well as the requirements for fitting lights and reflectors to your bicycle. Your solicitor also needs to understand safety issues regarding cycling lanes and road designs and must be able to evaluate whether problems with the road surface such as potholes, debris or faulty repairs may have contributed to your cycle accident.

Every year, in the region of 150 cyclists are killed on Britain's roads. Over 2000 are seriously injured, suffering life-changing brain injury or paralysis and in excess of 16,000 cyclists suffer other injuries. Fewer than 10% of road accidents involve cyclists; however, the casualty rate for cyclists is almost 100 times greater than car users. The regrettable conclusion is that cyclists are the group most likely to sustain significant injury and loss in an accident.

Any supportive witnesses can help bicycle accident claims progress more smoothly. If there are no witnesses or you are unable to get their details, you may still be able to pursue a claim. Many cycling compensation claims are successfully made where there are no known independent witnesses. You should take the details of the vehicle involved in the accident. Most important is the registration number, but other details such as colour, make and model can sometimes be helpful. When dealing with a foreign registered lorry, get the registration numbers for both the cab and the trailer as these can sometimes be different. Knowing both will help your claim. Above all, remember to keep your note of the details taken. This document recording your accident and may be useful later if you need to prove precisely what information you recorded at the scene. It will certainly assist any of the specialist solicitors in Lincolnshire in making your claim successful.

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