What Should I do if I get Knocked Off My Bike?

Getting knocked off your bike can be a stressful and upsetting experience. If you find yourself in this situation, there are several steps you can take to ensure that you protect yourself.

Firstly, and most importantly, call the police. Preferably, you should do this right away, but if you can’t, make sure that you contact them within the first 24 hours following the accident.

You’ll also need to make sure you take down as much detail about the accident as possible. Noting the make, model, colour and registration of any vehicles involved in the accident is crucial. Also take down the names, addresses and insurance details of others involved in the accident, and information about witnesses, locations, damages and accident circumstances.

Taking photos at the scene of the accident can be very useful in clarifying eyewitness accounts. If you aren’t able to take photographs, sketching out the scene of the accident can be helpful, as once you leave the scene, it may be difficult to remember it clearly. If you have any voicemails, texts or emails that relate to the accident in any way, keep a hold of them – they may also be of use.

If you are hurt following the accident, make sure that you seek medical assistance as soon as possible, even if your injuries are minor.

You may decide to contact a solicitor to make a claim against another party involved in the accident. If you decide to do this, you have three years from the date of the accident to make the claim. The sooner that you can make a claim, the better – your solicitor will find it easier to pull together all the evidence shortly after the accident, making your case more likely to be successful. Your claim could cover compensation for a range of factors, including: medical bills, travel costs, repairs to your bike, loss of earnings, and care and assistance.

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