Cycling accidents
Close passes, left hooks, car dooring, junction collisions and potholes. We claim for your injuries plus your bike, helmet, clothing and electronics.
Start a cycling claim
Cycling accident claims
Knocked off your bike by a driver? Claim with a specialist.
Cyclists sit outside the 2021 whiplash small-claims rules, so you are entitled to full legal representation. Our personal injury team handles your claim on a No Win No Fee basis, with the success fee capped by law.
What happened to you?
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Success fee cappedMax 25% of general damages and past losses
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Know your rights
Cyclists, riders and pedestrians keep full legal support
Since 31 May 2021, most minor injury claims by car drivers and passengers go through the Official Injury Claim portal, where injuries up to £5,000 are handled as small claims and lawyers' costs aren't recovered. Parliament exempted vulnerable road users from those changes.
If you were on a bike, a motorbike or on foot, your claim follows the standard process. A solicitor can act for you from the first call, and your injuries are valued in the normal way rather than on the fixed whiplash tariff.
The Highway Code was also updated in 2022 with a hierarchy of road users, giving drivers greater responsibility towards people cycling, riding and walking.
| Car occupant, minor whiplash | Cyclist, motorcyclist, pedestrian | |
|---|---|---|
| Small-claims injury limit | £5,000 | £1,000 |
| How injuries are valued | Fixed government tariff | Judicial guidelines and case law |
| Legal costs recovered from insurer | Usually not, below £5,000 | Yes, above £1,000 |
| Usual route | Official Injury Claim portal | Solicitor-led claim |
Claims we handle
Road and personal injury claims across England & Wales
Motorcycle accidents
Riders face a high risk of serious injury. We pursue injury, bike repair or write-off, hire, recovery and lost earnings.
Start a motorbike claimPedestrian accidents
Struck on a crossing, a pavement or in a car park, including runners and dog walkers. Children's claims stay open until age 21.
Start a pedestrian claimSerious car and van injuries
Fractures, head injuries and injuries lasting beyond two years, where a driver or passenger needs a solicitor rather than the portal.
Start a car injury claimHit and run, uninsured drivers
If the driver drove off or had no insurance, you can still claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau. We handle the application for you.
Start an MIB claimOther personal injury
Accidents at work, slips and trips, dog bites, defective products and criminal injury claims.
Tell us what happened
How your claim works
From first call to settlement
You deal with a named solicitor throughout. We explain each step in plain English, and we focus on your recovery as well as your compensation.
Free assessment
We listen, check the time limit and tell you honestly whether you have a reasonable chance of success.
Medical examination
We arrange an independent medical expert near you to report on your injuries, at no upfront cost.
Evidence and value
We gather police reports, footage and witness statements, and calculate your injuries and financial losses.
Settle or go to court
We press the insurer to admit liability and negotiate. If they deny it, we issue proceedings for a fair settlement.
Compensation and costs
What you can claim, and what it costs you
Your claim can include
- Pain, suffering and loss of amenity for your physical and psychological injuries
- Lost earnings, past and future, including self-employed and gig income
- Bike, motorbike and kit repair or replacement: helmet, clothing, GPS, phone
- Rehabilitation: physiotherapy, counselling and private treatment
- Care and help at home from family or professionals
- Travel and medical costs, prescriptions and adaptations
- Interim payments where liability is admitted, to support you before settlement
No Win No Fee, explained plainly
If your claim fails, you pay us nothing. If it succeeds, most of our costs are recovered from the other side's insurer. You pay a success fee from your compensation, which the law caps at 25% of your general damages and past losses. Future losses and care are never touched.
Maximum success fee (25% cap)£5,000
You keep at least£15,000
Illustration only. Your actual success fee is set in your agreement and may be lower. After-the-event insurance may be needed to protect you against certain costs; we explain this before you sign. Full fee information.
Just had an accident?
Six things that protect your claim
Get checked by a doctor
Visit A&E, a GP or a walk-in centre, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show days later.
Report it to the police
Call 101, or 999 if anyone is hurt. Note the incident reference number.
Save your footage
Download helmet-cam, dashcam or doorbell footage before it's overwritten. Keep ride data from Strava or Garmin.
Don't repair your bike
Photograph the damage and keep the bike, helmet and clothing as evidence.
Collect details
The driver's name, registration and insurer, plus names and numbers of any witnesses.
Keep every receipt
Travel, medication, physio, replacement kit and lost shifts all count.
Your solicitors
Speak to the people who run your case
Ercan Sami
Partner, Head of Personal Injury
Leads our personal injury team in London, handling road traffic, serious injury and transferred claims.
Anna Barone
Managing Associate
Works on personal injury claims from first assessment through settlement.
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Questions
Road injury claims: common questions
How long do I have to make a claim?
Usually three years from the date of the accident, or from when you first knew about your injury. For children, the three years starts on their 18th birthday, so they can claim until age 21. Someone acting for a child can claim at any time before then.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still claim?
Yes. Helmets aren't a legal requirement for cyclists in the UK. The insurer may argue your compensation should be reduced if a helmet would have prevented a specific injury, but this doesn't stop your claim and is often disputed.
The driver didn't stop. What can I do?
You can claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau, which compensates victims of untraced and uninsured drivers. Report the accident to the police promptly, as the MIB has its own reporting requirements.
What if I was partly to blame?
You can still claim. Your compensation may be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility, known as contributory negligence. We'll give you a realistic view at the start.
I was a car driver or passenger with whiplash. Can you help?
Minor whiplash claims under £5,000 usually go through the government's Official Injury Claim service, where legal costs aren't recoverable. We'll tell you plainly if that's your best route. If your injuries are more serious, lasted over two years, or include fractures or head injuries, contact us.
How long will my claim take?
A straightforward claim can settle in 6 to 12 months. Claims with disputed liability or complex injuries take longer, especially if court proceedings are needed. We can seek interim payments where liability is admitted.
I already have a solicitor. Can I switch to you?
Yes. If you're unhappy with how your claim is being handled, we can review it without obligation and explain whether a transfer makes sense.
Find out if you can claim today
Free, no-obligation assessment by a solicitor. No Win No Fee if we take your case.