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It can easily happen – an animal runs out in to the road or lingers on a highway having escaped from somewhere, and causes an accident. It’s unfortunate and can often lead to the death of the animal; but in this blog, we’re looking at the impact on the rider.

Unless you hit a deer or a cow or something of that size in a car, you’re likely to escape without any injuries. Hitting even a small dog on a motorbike can lead to the rider coming off the bike and being seriously injured, so it’s a problem that’s often worse for riders.

If you do happen to suffer a motorbike accident caused by an animal then what can be done in terms of claiming for compensation?
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We recently reminded you (perhaps, rather cruelly) that the clocks have gone back and many of us are now commuting home in darkness. Sorry to remind you about that, but it’s relevant in terms of bikers and motorbike accidents that can be caused by other road users who fail to account for the worsening weather.

On that topic, let’s talk fog. We touched on it in a recent article when we mentioned whether any of you had been across the peaks around this time of year when it’s likely you’ll see no further than 30 or so feet in front of you.

The issue with fog is that it presents yet another danger for riders, and it’s one that needs to be addressed. As we always say, the worsening weather is not an acceptable excuse for reckless driving.
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Now the clocks have gone back, many of us are commuting home during the darker months, which can mean the roads are far more hazardous for bikers if other road users don’t pay enough attention to what’s going on around them.

There really is no excuse and all road users must take extra care in the darker months and never let the stress of the nine-to-five routine or the jammed-up motorways impair judgement. It only takes a proper look from a side road, or a double check of a mirror, to save a biker’s life.

So, here’s a friendly reminder for road users to take extra care for bikers as the nights are darker and the days are shorter, as well as a reminder for riders to take extra care as well!
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It’s a lethal combination – a small, hard to spot biker travelling on winding country roads, and a slow bulky tractor emerging from a concealed farm or field entrance.

It really is a recipe for disaster; injuries to bikers on country roads are common enough, and collisions with tractors can lead to very serious injuries.

If you as a biker are involved in a collision or an accident with a tractor on a country road, what are your rights and options for serious injury compensation?
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There is no doubt that bikers face incredible dangers out on the road. According to previous government studies, motorcyclists are up to 55 times more likely to be injured or killed on the roads when compared to other road users.

Even though motorcyclists only account for 1% of road traffic accidents, they statistically make up 20% of all motor fatalities and serious injuries. In 2013, the government reported an incredible 4,866 serious motorbike injuries.

Loss of limb injuries are tragically common in motorcycle accident claims.
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It really isn’t hard to check the area is clear when opening a car door. Despite this, we still see a lot of incidents where a vehicle driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of a passing biker.

The result can be serious, and even fatal.

We’ve represented bikers for compensation claims caused by drivers / passengers opening a vehicle door in to their path. More often than not, when incidents like this occur, there is simply not enough time for a biker to swerve or slow down to avoid an accident.
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We can no longer deny it: summer is over and winter is definitely coming.

The sun is rising later and setting earlier, and soon enough, we’ll be commuting to work in darkness…

As the days get greyer and wetter, visibility will be further reduced on the roads. For motorcyclists in particular, reduced visibility means the risk of a collision is likely increased, and with many drivers already failing to properly look out for bikers, it means worrying times for bikers on the roads in winter.
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Rain, fog and darkness; aren’t British winters wonderful?

Sarcasm aside, the worsening weather usually means it’ll be much harder to see clearly on the roads. During an early Monday morning commute in the cold rain, you’re probably thinking of hot coffee and a warm dry bed; not motorcyclists in your blind spots. That’s right – bikers will ride in the cold and rain!

With heavy rain and darker days comes worsened visibility, making motorcyclists sometimes harder to spot. Rain, windscreen wipers and dreary grey skies can make checking for motorcyclists more difficult, but nevertheless absolutely imperative.
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If the above headline hasn’t shocked you, then we’ve wrote a few more facts below which should make you think twice about taking more care to look out for motorcyclists on the road.

Statistics taken from https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/556396/rrcgb2015-01.pdf

Such statistics should serve to make drivers pay far more attention to look out specifically for bikers, and maybe save someone’s life by doing so!
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Contributory negligence is a term used for where a victim claiming in an accident is found to be partially at fault for the accident, or for the extent of their injuries. It’s a typical argument in motorbike injury claims, especially where the injuries are serious; and they often are.

Contributory negligence often means the claimant will face a reduction of the payout. It’s usually worked out on a percentage basis. For example, if a biker is found to be 20% responsible for their injuries, then they will receive 80% of their damages. The reduction is designed to reflect the “fault” on the part of the rider.

So, can you fight it?
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