Bike & Cycling Accident Claims
If you are a cyclist, you are one of the most vulnerable road users. And the increasing popularity of cycling has also meant a significant increase in cycling accidents. The most recent study published by the Road Safety Authority shows cycling accidents up 59% year on year. If you have sustained an injury as a cyclist, read our guidance or contact our solicitors to start your claim.
Helpful Information
Most cycling accidents happen in built-up urban areas and, unsurprising in this context, Dublin has by far the largest proportion of accidents involving bicycles followed by Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The vast majority of cycling accidents involve another vehicle, where someone on a bike is struck by a car or goods vehicle. Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are particularly hazardous for cyclists as they are prone to blind spots which make cyclists difficult for HGV drivers to see.
Instigating a Cycling Accident Claim
If you are a cyclist who has been injured as a result of the negligence of a driver of another vehicle, you may be entitled to make a claim for personal injuries suffered as a result. As insurance is mandatory for all motor vehicles on Irish roads, it is generally the negligent driver’s insurance company that will be responsible for dealing with any claim arising.
In rural areas, the hazards involved in cycling are different; narrow roads, bad road conditions, and loose animals on the roads all pose particular challenges for cyclists. If you suffer an accident as a result of a badly designed or constructed road feature, the local authority may be responsible for any claim for personal injuries suffered by you as a result. Where loose or stray animals are the cause of an accident, the owner may be liable for your accident and may be covered under farm or household insurance for any claim arising.
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Useful Resources
Some links relating to cycling accidents that you may find useful.
- Springer – Tram-track cycling injuries
- Science Direct – Characteristics of cyclist collisions in Ireland
- European Road Safety Observatory – Facts and Figures – Cyclists – 2021
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With more than 30 years of experience in dealing with personal injury claims, McCarthy + Co. has expertise in a wide variety of fields including bike and cycling accident claims. We are a family-run business, and we pride ourselves on offering honest, impartial and helpful advice.
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