Cycle and bike accident claims

The personal injury team at Penningtons Manches Cooper advises on a wide range of claims for cyclists, including those involving brain and spinal cord injuries, traumatic amputation and fatal accidents. Our experts are able to guide you through the whole claims process, from rehabilitation to compensation.

We are recognised as among the leading personal injury advisers in the UK with members of our team approved as specialists by the Law Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). We are also accredited with the Spinal Injuries Association and Headway. A number of our lawyers are experienced cyclists and understand cyclists’ interaction with other road users. We recognise that they are often unfairly blamed for causing collisions when they have sustained serious injury through no fault of their own. In numerous cases, our team has successfully challenged those misconceptions. 

We adapt our advice to each client’s needs, whether they have been involved in a collision with motorists or injured in accidents caused by, for example, the state of the road or a poorly serviced bicycle. Our lawyers seek to achieve the best settlements in terms of financial compensation, including obtaining early interim payments to help in the short term and dealing with other needs resulting from accidents such as loss of earnings, rehabilitation, care and assistance, accommodation and equipment, transport, pain management, therapy, appropriate treatment and damage to the bike itself.

Where liability for the bike accident is disputed, we will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the collision, review police evidence and, if necessary, instruct specialist experts in accident reconstruction and cycling safety. We often take over cases for cyclists seriously injured in a crash, who have been advised by their lawyer that their claim has limited prospects, and are happy to provide a second opinion.

Initial advice is offered free of charge and without obligation. This can include guidance provided by telephone, a visit from one of our specialist solicitors or a review of your documents. We offer various forms of funding, including no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements. Our team aims to ensure that you receive maximum compensation while minimising the legal costs involved.