It was only last week that I wrote about the potential perils of cycling. It is sad then to hear of the death of two cyclists in London in the space of just a few weeks. BBC news has reported that a lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 34-year-old woman was killed in Bow on Friday, following the death of a 58-year-old man who was killed in a collision with a tipper truck last month. According to BBC news, Transport for London has said it is ‘sorry’ about the recent deaths and the London Cycling Campaign has insisted that the design of some of London’s roads be looked into with a view to redesigning them to make it safer for cyclists.
Such is the frustration of London’s cyclists, that this weekend, approximately 300 took to the roads to highlight the dangers of cycling in the capital. Despite recent events, Transport for London has stated that there has been a near 20% fall in cyclists being killed or seriously injured in London in the past 10 years.
At The Injury Lawyers we are of the opinion that one death, or even one serious injury, is one too many. Action must be taken to make our roads safer for cyclists. If you have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in a road traffic accident whilst cycling and you have sustained an injury as a result, no matter how small, get in touch and we can see if we can help put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have happened by getting you the maximum compensation you deserve, and the medical treatment you need fast.
Cyclists are legitimate highway users, and if they have been injured through no fault of their own then they are well in their rights to claim for the compensation they are entitled to have. The key is that you injuries must have been sustained through the negligence of a third party, or at the very least, have been partly caused by someone else’s negligence. If you are unsure or believe that you do have a potential claim, at The Injury Lawyers we are on hand everyday between 9am and 10pm and each weekday and 9am and 5pm each weekend day to answer any of your queries.
If you have been correctly proceeding in a cycle lane when a third party driver has collided with your bicycle and injured you, you should have a strong claim. If a third party driver has pulled out of a side road into your path and caused you injury, then again, you should have a strong claim. Likewise, if you have been cycling along and have ended up riding down a pothole and fallen off your bike, you may just be able to make a claim for compensation for any injuries this may have caused you. These are only a few of the circumstances where we have been able to obtain compensation for our cyclist clients but there are also plenty more circumstances in which a claim for compensation may be possible. Get in touch today on 0800 634 75 75 for some free legal advice.
