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Claiming compensation for a motorcycle accident
Guidance on motorcycle accident claims
As any biker knows, life on two wheels can be exhilarating. But there’s no doubt that motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable road users.
Sadly motorcyclists are sometimes injured through no fault of their own. Too often drivers simply don’t notice motorcyclists – pulling out in front of them or opening a door into their path. Other times motorcycle accident claims arise from poorly maintained roads or even a defective component on the bike.
Following a motorcycle accident you may be left with physical injuries as well as psychological trauma that can take many months to heal. In rare and sad circumstances, your injuries may affect you for the rest of your life. You shouldn’t have to bear the financial cost of that when the accident wasn’t your fault. It’s true that no amount of compensation can take away what happened. But taking action to get the compensation you deserve can help to resolve the injustice and give you a little closure on the ordeal, so you can begin to move forward more positively. Even if you feel you were partially at fault for the accident, we can still help you to secure compensation. Give our friendly team a call and we can walk you through the process of starting a claim.
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you deserve clear guidance on whether you are entitled to compensation. Get started with a quick call to our trusted UK advice team or complete the form and let us call you back.
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How much can you claim after a motorcycle accident?
You are likely to be curious about how much you can claim for a motorcycle accident. The truth is that it varies. Every claim is individual and the amount of compensation you are entitled to depends on the unique details of your accident. You could secure anything from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds – or more. The only way to find out is to call us.
You are likely to be curious about how much you can claim for a motorcycle accident. The truth is that it varies. Every claim is individual and the amount of compensation you are entitled to depends on the unique details of your accident. You could secure anything from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds – or more. The only way to find out is to call us.
Once you have received your money, it’s yours to spend as you please.
Who pays the compensation for a motorcycle accident?
We’re not like other claims companies. Here’s our promise…
There are several different personal injury claims companies out there. That’s because – unfortunately – accidents that should have been prevented happen every day. But here’s the thing. Not all claims companies are the same – and some can be highly impersonal. With Accident Compensation Helpline, you are never just another statistic. We treat every person who calls us with the compassion and respect they deserve.
We understand that the thought of claiming compensation may seem daunting. It can be painful to relive the circumstances surrounding your motorcycle accident. And it’s likely that you have questions about the process of making a claim – how long it will take, and so on. We are here to give you clear and honest guidance to help you make your decisions with confidence.
When is the best time to claim?
What should you expect when you call us?
Why choose Accident Compensation Helpline?
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Amounts are based on government 'Guidelines for assessment of general damages in personal injury cases'
Where a full recovery takes place within a period of about one to two years.
Injuries such as fractures or dislocations which cause severe immediate symptoms and which may necessitate spinal fusion.
Neck injury associated with incomplete paraplegia or resulting in permanent spastic quadriparesis.
Where a full recovery or a recovery to nuisance level takes place without surgery within about two to five years.
Many frequently encountered injuries to the back such as disturbance of ligaments and muscles giving rise to backache, soft tissue injuries resulting in a prolonged acceleration and / or exacerbation of a pre-existing back condition.
Cases of the most severe injury involving damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to a combination of very serious consequences not normally found in cases of back injury.
In these cases brain damage, if any, will have been minimal. The bottom of the bracket will reflect full recovery within a few weeks.
This category is distinguished from the moderately severe category by the fact that the degree of dependence is markedly lower.
The insured person will be very seriously disabled. There will be substantial dependence on others and a need for constant professional and other care.
In cases at the top of this bracket there may be some ability to follow basic commands, recovery of eye opening and return of sleep and waking patterns and postural reflex movement.
Soft tissue injury to your shoulder with considerable pain but almost complete recovery within one to two years.
Frozen shoulder with limitation of movement and discomfort with symptoms persisting for about two years. Also soft tissue injuries with more than minimal symptoms persisting after two years but not permanent. Often associated with neck injuries and involving damage to the brachial plexus resulting in significant disability.
The level of the award will depend on extent of fracture, level of disability, residual symptoms, and whether temporary or permanent, and whether union is anatomically displaced.
In this bracket fall cases of minor injuries, such as being struck in the eye, exposure to fumes including smoke, or being splashed by liquids, causing initial pain and some temporary interference with vision.
This award takes account of some risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
The level of the award within the bracket will depend on age, psychiatric consequences, and cosmetic effect.
This category covers the bulk of deafness cases which usually result from exposure to noise at work over a prolonged period.
Cases will tend towards the higher end of the bracket where there are associated problems, such as tinnitus, dizziness or headaches.
The lower end of the bracket is appropriate for cases where there is no speech deficit or tinnitus. The higher end is appropriate for cases involving both of these.
(Displaced fracture where recovery is complete but only after surgery.)
Serious Fractures requiring surgery but with lasting consequences such as paraesthesia in the cheeks or the lips or some element of disfigurement.
Serious fracture with permanent consequences such as difficulty in opening the mouth or with eating or where there is paraesthesia in the area of the jaw.
Loss of or serious damage to several front teeth.
Arm amputated at the shoulder.
While there will have been significant disabilities, a substantial degree of recovery will have taken place or will be expected.
Simple Fractures of the Forearm.
A Severely Disabling Injury.
Injuries causing impairment of function but not involving major surgery or significant disability.
Most elbow injuries fall into this category. They comprise simple fractures, tennis elbow syndrome and lacerations; i.e., those injuries which cause no permanent damage and do not result in any permanent impairment of function.
Undisplaced or minimal displaced fractures and soft tissue injuries necessitating application of plaster or bandage for a matter of weeks and a full or virtual recovery within up to 12 months or so.
Where these still result in some permanent disability as, for example, a degree of persisting pain and stiffness.
Injuries resulting in complete loss of function in the wrist, for example, where an arthrodesis has been performed.
Such injuries will have given rise to permanent cosmetic disability and significant loss of function.
Crush injuries, penetrating wounds, soft tissue type and deep lacerations. The top of the bracket would be appropriate where surgery has failed and permanent disability remains. The bottom of the bracket would be appropriate for permanent but non-intrusive symptoms.
Total Loss of Index Finger.
Loss of Thumb.
Extensive fractures of the pelvis involving, for example, dislocation of a low back joint and a reputed bladder, or a hip injury resulting in spondylolisthesis of a low back joint with intolerable pain and necessitating spinal fusion.
Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but any permanent disability is not major and any future risk not great.
Cases where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability. Where there has been a complete recovery within two years, the award may but is unlikely to exceed the mid-point in the range.
The award will depend upon such factors as the level of the amputation; the severity of any phantom pains; associated psychological problems; the success of any prosthetics; any side effects such as backache and the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the remaining joints of both lower limbs or in the hips and spine.
Serious compound or comminuted fractures or injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability, prolonged treatment, a lengthy period of non-weight-bearing, the near certainty that arthritis will ensue; extensive scarring. To justify an award within this bracket a combination of such features will generally be necessary.
Fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries.
Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces.
Serious knee injury where there has been disruption of the joint, the development of ostearthristis, gross ligamentous damage, lengthy treatment, considerable pain and loss of function, an arthroplasty or arthrodesis has taken place or is inevitable.
Injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability, wasting, weakness, or other mild future disability.
Injuries necessitating and extensive period of treatment and/or a lengthy period in plaster or where pins and plates have been inserted and there is significant residual disability in the form of ankle instability and severely limited ability to walk.
Fractures, ligamentous tears and the like which give rise to less serious disabilities such as difficulty in walking on uneven ground, difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time, awkwardness on stairs, irritation from metal plates and residual scarring.
The less serious, minor or undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligamentous injuries.
Amputation of the Great Toe.
These injuries include relatively straight forward fractures or the exacerbation of a pre-existing degenerative condition or laceration injuries to one or more toes.
Damage to hair in consequence of defective permanent waving, tinting, or the like, where the effects are dermatitis, eczema or tingling or 'burning' of the scalp causing dry, brittle hair, which breaks off and/or falls out, leading to distress, depression, embarrassment and loss of confidence, and inhibitating social life
Less serious versions of the above where symptoms are fewer or only of a minor character; also, cases where hair has been pulled out leaving bald patches.
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