1 Dec 2020 
What is the Average Payout for a Cycling Accident?
Statistics have revealed a 16% rise in the volume of cyclist traffic over the past decade in Great Britain.
Although great for the environment, and the health of those jumping in the saddle, it has resulted in 16,884 casualties in Britain, involving cyclists, in 2019 alone.
This is not just a number; it’s a collection of individuals whose lives have been thrown into confusion and uncertainty, with a whole new future in front of them – be it short-term or long-term - following an accident which may have a life-long impact.
Winn Solicitors specialise in cycling accident compensation claims and can help you throughout your claim. But what is the average payout for a cycling accident?
How much could you be awarded?
The level of compensation awarded varies depending on the nature of your injuries. With cycling accidents (involving a motor vehicle), there are more common injuries due to the type of incident it is and the type of road users involved:
Injury Type |
Amount of compensation (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Brain damage following a head injury | £12,210 - £322,060 |
| Facial injury, including teeth damage and serious bone fractures | £870 - £30,390 |
| Back injury | Up to £1,950 (recovery in a few months) £1,950 - £128,320 (for more complex back injuries) |
| Neck injury | Up to £6,290 (minor neck injury) £6,290 - £118,240 (for more complex neck injuries) |
| Shoulder injury | Up to £6,290 (minor shoulder injury) £6,290 - £38,280 (for more complex shoulder injuries) |
| Arm injury, including fractures and nerve damage | £5,280 - £104,370 |
| Injury to the pelvis and hips | Up to £3,150 (minor hip or pelvis soft tissue injury) |
How will the claim be calculated?
When making a claim for compensation following a non-fault cycling accident, the amount you can claim for varies due to a number of factors; the severity and complexity of the injury, the amount of rehabilitation required and the impact said injuries have on your day-to-day lifestyle currently, and when looking to the future.
By contacting Winns, the team can assess your requirements quickly and provide the legal support and guidance required to submit a claim.
Can I make a cycling accident claim?
If you have suffered injury as a result of an accident on your bike, that wasn’t your fault, you could be eligible to make a claim.
There are certain criteria you need to fulfil:
· You were the victim of an accident that wasn’t your fault
· The accident caused you to be injured
· You should be 18 or older (if you’re under that age, you can make a claim with the assistance of a litigation friend)
· Your accident needs to have taken place within three years of the start of the claim (unless under 18 then the statutory three-year limit starts from your 18th birthday).
If you want to make a claim for compensation following an accident on your bike, call Winn Solicitors now on our 24-hour claim line or request a call back on our website for a time that suits you (requests are dealt with 7am - 7pm seven days a week). Alternatively, open a Live Chat (available 7am - 7pm seven days a week) with an advisor from any page on our website.
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