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Motorcyclists are far more vulnerable than car drivers in road accidents due to their relative lack of protection. It is generally reckoned that a motorcyclist is 40 times more likely than a car driver to suffer fatal injuries. The same goes for any passengers they may be carrying on the pillion.
Not only are injuries likely to be more severe, but motorbikes are also much more vulnerable to skidding on such things as loose gravel, bad road surfaces, ice, and spilled oil. That is why over the years we have often been in court claiming damages on behalf of motorcyclists. In 2004 we won record damages for a pillion passenger in a case before a jury.
If you have been the victim of a motorcycle accident, you may be seriously injured and unable to work. Your motorbike may be damaged and your kit lost. Our experienced team of specialist personal injury lawyers are ready to help you make a claim.
If we take your case on, we will first try to settle it out of court, and the vast majority of claims settle that way. If that does not prove possible and court is the only way forward, many victims of accidents give up due to a fear that they will be found liable to pay the other side’s heavy legal costs if they lose. Their solicitor may have been happy to do the case on a “no win no fee” basis, so at least they’re not getting a bill from him, but that is not much comfort when they get handed a bill for tens of thousands of pounds from their victorious opponents!
We have the solution to this problem. We can offer you ATE (After The Event) insurance, an ideal arrangement for the vast majority of litigants who have limited funds but nevertheless are left with no alternative but to seek justice in the courts.
If you have our ATE arrangement, we will not only handle the case on a no win no fee basis, but will also take out an insurance policy for you which pays your legal costs should the subsequent court case not be successful. In our scheme the premium will only be around £200 - £300. You don’t have to pay it until the end of the case, and only then if you have been successful, which of course means there is no loss to you at all if the case is unsuccessful. Outlays incurred during the case are also refunded if the result is unfavourable, so effectively you can pursue a court action in a completely safe place.The only requirement is that the case must have at least a 51% chance of success. We will assess this for you completely free of charge.
Make A Free Accident Enquiry
Simply call us for a free assessment immediately on 0131 222 8000 or complete the enquiry form on the right of this page and we will be delighted to help you.
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