Motorbike Claim

Welcome to the motorbike claims website. We are owned by Macks Solicitors and work to raise awareness of road safety. Our aim is to reduce the alarming number of motorcycle accidents we have in the UK. Motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to die or be seriously injured on the roads than automobile drivers.

Motorbike Claims is packed full of useful information about dangerous road hazards and where they are found. We provide practical safety tips and motorbike accident news from around the world.

If you have been injured in a motorbike accident and it was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. Read articles from Macks Solicitors which offer specialist legal advice. We will talk you through how to make a motorbike claim and what support we can offer.

Being aware of the causes of motorbike accidents is important, but knowing how to prevent them could save your life. When it comes to motorcycle crashes, the old saying that 'prevention is better than cure' holds true. Tragically, many serious motorbike accidents may not have occurred if motorbike riders had been following some basic road safety skills.

Understand Your Surroundings:

Studies have shown that motorbike riders tend to 'specialise' in either city or country environments. Many riders use their bike as a cheap way to commute into work. These tend to be a different group of people to the 'weekend riders' who tend to use their wheels to 'wind down' on country lanes. The two environments pose unique challenges to riders. Big problems can occur when people drive outside of their usual setting.

Many Motorbike Claims in the country happen because of the following hazards:

• Unpredictable direction of roads - especially on unmarked bends
• Fewer speed cameras make it tempting to break legal speed limits
• Overtaking can be difficult on narrow country lanes - leading to errors of judgement.
• Fallen branches, potholes and small stones in the road.
• Animals - foxes, game birds, sheep and deer, frequently dart into country roads.

Traffic Congestion

• Pedestrians stepping into the road
• Vehicles suddenly breaking or turning
• Distraction - Caused by sat navs, billboards and shops.
• Multitasking - many hazards to deal with at once

Pro-actively preventing a motorbike accident is your best chance of avoiding serious injury on the roads. Taking the time to learn these simple skills may be difficult at first, but they soon become second nature.

Learning advanced driving skills is never a waste of time - and could save your life.

Awareness is taking an active interest in your surroundings and being alert to hazards. An aware rider doesn't passively view their surroundings like a TV screen - but asks questions as they travel along 'have they seen me?' 'Is that pedestrian about to step out?' 'Is there enough distance between us to break safely?' To avoid motorbike claims, aware riders don't use anything that could take their full attention from the road. Riders concerned with risk awareness don't use Bluetooth, music players or mobile phones. This technique is the most effective tool in reducing accidents. It gives riders the mental time to process hazards and develop their reactions.

Last year, alcohol was involved in many serious motorbike collisions. Motorbikes might have a 'rebellious' image - but the results of drinking and driving is not glamorous. Motorbike claims would be fewer, and less serious if more riders followed the laws governing drinking and driving.

One danger of motorbikes is that it is often impossible to allocate a 'tea total' driver. When one pint becomes five - many people ride home rather than pay for a taxi. The common attitude of 'I drive alone so it only affects me' is untrue. Every year, drunken motorbike riders kill innocent children and families. Think about the real impact an accident could have - don't drink and drive.

Most UK cities have advanced driving courses. These teach essential techniques for staying safe on the roads. Whilst these courses are not compulsory by UK law - many riders find that they have better road awareness after completing an advanced driving course.

Safety skills are not about making riding boring - they're a question of saving lives. Riding on the roads can be exhilarating AND sensible. Road awareness skills can reduce motorbike claims - and help you enjoy your bike for many years to come.