If you have been injured in a motorbike accident in Lancashire that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Riders face far greater risk than other road users, and the injuries involved are often serious, life-changing, and slow to recover from. Our solicitors understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face when pursuing a claim, from proving liability to dealing with insurers who are quick to apportion blame to the rider. We are here to build a strong case on your behalf and secure the compensation you deserve.
Motorbike accidents can happen in a range of circumstances, including collisions with cars turning across your path, being struck at junctions or roundabouts, accidents caused by poor road surfaces or debris, and collisions with vehicles that fail to see you in time. Whatever the circumstances of your accident, our team will investigate thoroughly, gather the evidence needed, and negotiate firmly to achieve the best possible outcome for your claim.
Motorbike accidents in Lancashire: the risk to riders
Lancashire County Council’s own Road Safety Strategy makes clear that motorcyclists face a disproportionate level of risk on the county’s roads. Despite motorcyclists and cyclists making up less than one per cent of road users in Lancashire, they are involved in a significant thirteen per cent of collisions, a risk far higher than that faced by any other road user group.
Between 2019 and 2023, motorcyclists accounted for between 104 and 134 people killed or seriously injured on Lancashire roads every single year, figures that have remained stubbornly high even as other casualty types have fluctuated. The council has identified motorcyclists as one of seven priority groups in its current road safety strategy, alongside younger drivers, child pedestrians, and older road users, specifically because of this heightened risk.
The most common contributory factors behind collisions on Lancashire roads include driver or rider error, misjudging another road user’s path or speed, careless or inexperienced riding and driving, and impairment through alcohol or drugs. In many cases, it is the other driver’s failure to see or anticipate a motorcyclist that leads to a collision, which is precisely why liability in these claims needs to be established clearly and confidently.
Certain routes across the county have also been identified locally as recurring accident hotspots, including the M6, A59, and A6. If your accident happened on one of these roads or anywhere else in Lancashire, our team has the local knowledge and experience to support your claim.
What compensation can cover
Compensation following a motorbike accident can include medical expenses and the cost of on-going treatment or rehabilitation, lost earnings during your recovery or reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work long term, repair or replacement of your motorbike and riding equipment, and the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. For more serious cases involving long-term or life-changing injuries, claims may also account for future care needs, home adaptations, and on-going support.
Motorbike accidents often result in more severe injuries than other road traffic collisions, given riders have far less protection than those in a vehicle. We regularly support clients with claims involving fractures, road rash, head and spinal injuries, and psychological trauma following a collision.
Why choose Marley Solicitors
Our experienced solicitors understand the specific issues that arise in motorbike accident claims, including the tendency for insurers to unfairly assign a share of the blame to the rider. We will challenge this where it is not justified, gather the right evidence to support your version of events, and pursue your claim with the same commitment whether your injuries are minor or life-changing.
We handle motorbike accident claims on a no win no fee basis, so there is nothing to pay upfront and no financial risk in finding out where you stand. We offer no obligation consultations and can arrange home visits where needed, making the process as straightforward as possible while you focus on your recovery.
Start your motorbike accident claim today
If you have been injured in a motorbike accident anywhere in Lancashire, including Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Burnley, Blackburn, Chorley, and the surrounding areas, contact our experienced team today to discuss your case.
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