Cyclists are vulnerable road users and cycling accidents can cause serious injuries with lasting consequences.
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident you may be entitled to compensation.
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We will manage your cycling injury claim so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
Cyclists face significant risks on Ireland’s busy roads. Drivers often fail to leave enough room or pay sufficient attention, and potholes increasingly threaten injuries. The Cycling Injury Claims team at Sherwin O’ Riordan LLP consists of approachable and friendly lawyers who have extensive experience in litigating complex and serious accident cases, and they represent cyclists across a wide range of claims.
There are many causes of cycling accidents which Sherwin O’ Riordan LLP’s cycling experts deal with on a regular basis. The most common we deal with include:
The Road Safety Authority reports that more than 100 cyclists suffer serious injuries every year on Irish roads. Many of these incidents go unreported, but some result in serious injuries and even fatalities. If someone else’s negligence caused your cycling accident injury, you may have the right to seek compensation. Even if no one else is involved and a dangerous pothole or other road defect causes your injury, we can help you pursue compensation if the local council or highways agency is negligent.
In these circumstances, you may need to take a claim to compensate for your medical bills, which might include rehabilitation costs. These costs can vary greatly depending on the severity of the accident. While less severe incidents might result in minor grazes, lacerations, or damage to your bicycle, more significant accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, or even death.
If a prolonged recovery period prevents you from returning to work, you may include compensation for loss of earnings in your personal injuries claim. For example, if you work using your bike and cannot perform your job after the accident, you must consider this in seeking compensation for your losses.
Typically, cycling accident claims cover general damages for pain and suffering and special damages for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost earnings, and other related expenses. Our solicitors work diligently to ensure you receive the full compensation you are entitled to.
To strengthen your claim, it’s crucial to take the following steps after a cycling accident:
In Ireland, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. It’s essential to act promptly to ensure you do not miss this deadline.
Sherwin O’ Riordan LLP have extensive experience in collision cases involving cyclists and will be able to make an initial assessment as to the strength of your claim and advise you on your chance of success with your Cycling Injury Claim.
We have many years experience investigating accidents such as these and coming to a satisfactory settlement as quickly as possible. You will receive straightforward advice on how long it will take to conclude the case. Our team will arrange for you to see the right medical expert depending on your injuries. We’ll take control of the management of your case so you can concentrate fully on your recovery.
With Sherwin O’ Riordan, you’re never just a case number, you’re a person with a story, and we’re here to make sure it’s heard.
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* In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
If you’ve been injured in a cycling accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation.
This compensation can cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and damage to your bicycle and personal belongings.
Typically, you must initiate a personal injury claim within two years of the accident date.
However, different rules apply to certain exceptions, such as claims involving children.
Not wearing a helmet doesn’t automatically stop you from seeking compensation.
However, the insurer of the at-fault party might argue that you were contributorily negligent, which could potentially reduce the awarded compensation.
If a defective road surface caused the accident, you might be able to claim compensation from the relevant local authority.
However, legal liability divides into nonfeasance (failing to repair) and misfeasance (negligently repairing). You cannot recover compensation for nonfeasance, but you can for misfeasance.
The timeframe for claiming a cycling accident can vary. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) typically assesses claims within 9 months to a year.
If they resolve the case at this stage, the entire process takes 9 months to a year. If the case proceeds to court, various factors, such as the case’s complexity and the defendant’s attitude, influence the timeframe.
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