This guide will explain how a motorcycle accident claim calculator could be useful to someone looking to make a claim. If you’ve been injured on the road by someone else’s breach of duty of care, you could be entitled to claim. This could be the case if you are a motorcyclist who has been injured by another kind of road user, or a road user who has been involved in an accident with a motorcycle.
Motorcycle accident claim calculator guide
In this guide, we’ll look at how a motorcycle accident can happen and what the duty of care is that applies on the road. We’ll provide information on the relevant time limits and take a look at how settlements are valued. Finally, this guide will look at the benefits of legal representation, and the advantages of working with a No Win No Fee solicitor if you choose to utilise this in your claim.
You can get in touch with our team of advisors at any point for free advice and an evaluation of your claim. Furthermore, if your case seems valid, then you could be connected with one of the solicitors from our panel who can operate on a No Win No Fee basis.
Use the details below to get in touch:
- Contact us today through our website
- Talk to us today about your claim via the live chat at the bottom of the screen
- Phone us on 0161 696 9685
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- What Is A Motorcycle Accident Claim Calculator?
- Why Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen?
- What Should You Do If Injured In A Motorcycle Accident?
- How To Use A Motorcycle Accident Claim Calculator
- No Win No Fee Motorcycle Accident Claims
- Speak With Us About Motorcycle Accident Claims
What Is A Motorcycle Accident Claim Calculator?
A motorcycle accident claim calculator can be used to give you an idea of how much your settlement could be worth in a successful claim. They will usually ask you to input information about your accident and how you were affected.
However, as an alternative to using a compensation calculator, you can speak with one of our advisors for an assessment of your claim. You can explain what happened and how you were affected, and they may be able to give you an idea of how much your settlement could be worth if your claim is a success. They will also be able to give you an idea of the validity of your claim overall.
The Road Traffic Act 1988 sets out the duty of care on the road. If this duty of care is breached, this could cause an accident which results in injury. The Highway Code sets out the rules and guidelines for all road users to follow when using the roads.
Motorcyclists are considered vulnerable road users. This is because they don’t have the protection that a vehicle offers on the road. Road users with the greatest potential to cause injury in an accident have the greatest responsibility to protect those more susceptible to harm if an accident were to occur. However, this doesn’t negate the need for motorcyclists to adhere to the duty of care on the road.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident and you would like to see how much your claim could be worth, speak with a member of our team today. You could be connected with a lawyer if you have a valid claim.
Why Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen?
Below are some examples of how a motorcycle accident could occur:
- A motorcycle pulls from a side road without checking that it was safe to do so. As a result, they collide with a vehicle that is travelling down the main road. This causes the driver of the car to sustain a broken leg and a wrist injury.
- A car overtakes a slow-moving vehicle on a country road. However, they overtake at a bend where they are unable to see ahead of them. This causes them to collide head-on with a motorcyclist, resulting in a head injury.
- A motorcyclist hits a pedestrian crossing the road because they were speeding and failed to stop in time at a red light. This pedestrian suffers multiple serious injuries, including a knee injury that results in amputation.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, and want to make a claim for compensation, contact us today as an alternative to using a motorcycle accident claim calculator.
What Should You Do If Injured In A Motorcycle Accident?
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you might be wondering what steps you can take if you’re looking to make a claim. You should seek out the appropriate medical attention if you have been injured in an accident. The benefits of this are twofold; not only will you receive the treatment you need for the injuries you’ve sustained, but you will also make sure that medical records exist that demonstrate how you were affected.
You can gather additional forms of evidence in support of this kind of claim. This could include:
- Contact details of any witnesses who are willing to provide a statement
- Photographs of the injury and of the accident site
- Video footage of the incident; for example, this could include dashcam or CCTV footage
- A police report, if applicable
A personal injury solicitor might be able to help you collect the evidence you need in support of your claim. To see if you could be connected with one, speak with our team today.
How To Use A Motorcycle Accident Claim Calculator
If you receive a settlement in a motorcycle accident claim, a calculator may tell you what you could be awarded split into two “heads” of claim. The first of these heads is called general damages, and it relates to the pain and suffering your injuries have resulted in.
The Judicial College produces guideline brackets that are used by legal professionals (such as lawyers and solicitors) to assign a value to this head of a compensation claim. They will use this in conjunction with other evidence, such as medical reports.
We have included some of these brackets in the table below, showing different potential claim amounts. These are taken from the most recent version of these guidelines, last updated in 2022. However, you should only use these as guidance as they don’t represent guarantees. The amount you receive will depend on factors that are unique to your case.
Compensation Brackets
| Injury | Severity | Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head injuries | Moderately Severe (b) | £219,070 to £282,010 | Very serious disabilities. The injured person will be substantially dependent on others and there'll be a need for full time care. |
| Neck injuries | Severe (a)(ii) | £65,740 to £130,930 | Damage or fractures to the neck or top of the spine, causing disabilities that are considerably severe. For example, movement in the neck might be lost, and there could be an impact on function in one or more limbs. |
| Neck injuries | Moderate (i) | £24,990 to £38,490 | Fractures or dislocations to the neck. Severe issues can develop in the future with the development of chronic condition. |
| Ankle injuries | Severe (b) | £31,310 to £50,060 | Injuries in this bracket will require a lengthy period of time in plaster. Pins may need to have been inserted and there will be residual disability. |
| Wrist injuries | Significant | £24,500 to £39,170 | Even though some useful movement remains, the injured party is significantly disabled. |
| Hand injuries | Less Serious | £14,450 to £29,000 | A crush injury that has left the hand with its function impaired despite surgery. |
| Back Injuries | Moderate (ii) | £12,510 to £27,760 | Injuries to the ligaments and muscles, or soft tissue injuries causing the exacerbation of a pre-existing condition. |
| Chest injuries | Simple (d) | £12,590 to £17,960 | A continuing disability arising from damage to the chest |
| Leg injuries | Simple (ii) | £9,110 to £14,080 | Simple fracture of a femur. |
| Foot injuries | Moderate (ii) | Up to £13,740 | Lacerations, bruising and twisting. Could include ongoing discomfort or aching. |
Special Damages
Special damages is the second potential head of claim. It relates to the financial impact of the accident in which you were injured.
For example, you could be reimbursed for:
- Loss of income
- Cost of medication
- The cost of any adaptations you have made to your home, such as installing a stairlift to cope with a disability
In order for these losses to be included in your compensation payout, you’ll need to provide evidence. For example, this could include an invoice from the company that installed your stairlift, receipts from the purchase of medication or payslips to demonstrate lost income.
If you would like an assessment of your claim’s potential value without relying on a motorcycle accident claim calculator, get in touch with our advisors today. One of them could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor if your case is valid.
No Win No Fee Motorcycle Accident Claims
If you work with a lawyer from our panel, they could offer you representation on a No Win No Fee basis, in particular, a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This allows you to access their services without having to pay upfront. Furthermore, you won’t have to pay them anything as the claim continues.
If your claim is successful and you are awarded compensation, you would pay a success fee. This consists of a legally-limited percentage of your settlement, which your solicitor would deduct before it reaches you. You don’t pay this fee if the claim is unsuccessful.
Speak With Us About Motorcycle Accident Claims
Get in touch with our team today if you’re interested in seeing how much a potential claim could be worth without relying on a motorcycle accident claim calculator. Furthermore, you could be provided with a legal representative if your claim is a success.
You can:
- Contact us today through our website
- Talk to us today about your claim via the live chat at the bottom of the screen
- Phone us on 0161 696 9685
Learn More About Motorcycle Accident Claims
We have included some more of our guides below for your reference:
- Death and fatal motorbike accident claims guide
- What is a motor vehicle injury claim?
- How to make a fatal road accident compensation claim
We’ve also included the following resources that could prove useful to you:
- NHS – How do I know if I have broken a bone?
- Advice about motorcycling from THINK!
- Statutory Sick Pay
If you have any questions about using a motorcycle accident claim calculator after reading this guide, speak with us today. You could be connected with a legal representative if you have a valid case.
Written by EW
Edited by FS