Cycle Claims Are Hard To Win

Cycle claims are notoriously hard to win, in part, because in the UK bikes are still viewed by most motorists as a nuisance, so the motorist rarely realises or admits that the accident is their fault. On top of that many cyclists do not have their own accident insurance, which means they end up having to fight the claim themselves. Given that insurance companies deal with hundreds of cycle claims every year they usually win because they have more experience than the poor cyclists in arguing their case.

If you want your cycle claim to be successful you need to gather as much evidence as possible to help you to fight your case.

Information Needed To Win Cycle Claims

To stand any chance of winning your cycle claim you need to collect the same information you would if you had a car accident. That includes the full details of all other vehicles, and people involved and very importantly the contact details of witnesses. You need a diagram and description of the accident and should take as many photos of the scene and the damage as possible, but only if it is safe to do so.