Motorcycle Accident Claim*

A motorcycle accident claim* is when you suffer an injury on your motorbike in an accident that was not your fault. You may suffer neck injuries, a broken collar bone, deep cuts and bruises or a severe back injury, and you can make a personal injury compensation claim*. 

Around 2% of vehicles on Irish roads are motorcycles, but nearly 12% of fatalities are motorbike drivers. 12% of Irish motorcycle riders report being in an accident or a near miss over a 12-month period. Nearly one in two accidents involve an injury to the motorbike driver, ranging from a minor to serious injury. A significant cause of accidents, as reported by motorcycle drivers, is ‘being unseen’ or ‘being invisible’ by other road users. 

Motorbike riders have very little protection between them and the road. The knock from a car can send them into the path of an oncoming van, or the tip from a bus can send the rider into a wall. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can make your motorcycle accident claim* for a personal injury when in a road traffic accident.

Common motorcycle accident claims* range from the cracked skull when hit by a bus to the torn ligaments in a spill on a busy road. Every road traffic accident can cause serious injury, and you may have a compensation claim* for what happens to you. 

The lack of duty of care by another road user to motorcycle riders often results in personal injuries such as broken bones, lacerations, and nerve damage. 

Common motorcycle accident claims* in Ireland:

Head injury motorcycle accident claims* can be severe facial lacerations, broken bones in the face and brain damage. You may have a personal injury claim* if you suffer an injury in an accident that was not your fault. 

A motorcycle head injury claim can happen:

PBN Litigation personal injury solicitors can look at the details of your case and see if you have a valid motorcycle accident claim*.

Leg injury motorcycle accident claims* are often for serious injuries such as multiple breaks to the leg and even amputation in the more severe road traffic accidents. A personal injury claim* can get compensation for the effects of the injuries. 

Leg injuries in motorcycle accidents can happen:

You can have a compensation claim* when you suffer a leg injury in a motorcycle accident.

Severe cuts and bruises in motorcycle accident claims* can leave you scarred for life, in a lot of pain and discomfort, and you may need months of medical treatment. The effects on you can last for long after the accident, and you could have a personal injury claim*. 

Severe cuts and bruises after a motorcycle accident happen when:

PBN Litigation Solicitors can make your personal injury claim* for compensation.

Back injury motorcycle claims can result in paraplegia and could affect your life today and in the future. You could need to make adaptions to the home, and you may need full-time care for life. 

A back injury can happen in a motorcycle accident when:

A back injury can be severe, and you may have a motorcycle compensation claim*.

Nerve damage is a regular outcome of motorcycle accidents on Irish roads. You may suffer nerve damage to the arms, legs, neck and shoulders and be in constant pain. 

Nerve damage to the back can affect how you walk, sleep and even care for yourself. 

Nerve damage in a motorcycle accident may happen:

Nerve damage may take many years to heal, and you could feel the effects of nerve damage in a motorcycle accident for life. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can advise you on a motorcycle accident claim* and help get you the compensation you deserve.

The road user who knocked you off your motorcycle may be responsible for the injury in a motorcycle accident. Every road user owes the other road users a duty of care. They may be responsible for the injuries if they breach that duty of care, causing a motorcycle accident. 

Road users responsible for injury in a motorcycle accident may be:

Being on a motorcycle can be a great way to travel, but you are at risk of being hit by another road user, like the car driver not paying attention or the bus driver who pulls away from the kerb without looking. 

You may come off your motorbike if you hit a pothole, which you cannot avoid. Many potholes can be difficult to see when in traffic or on a poorly lit street at night. The local council is responsible for road maintenance and could be at fault if you are injured after hitting a pothole on your motorcycle. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can help identify who is responsible for your motorcycle accident and who you can claim compensation from for the personal injury.

If the motorcycle accident is partly your fault you may still be able to make a compensation claim*. You may still have a valid compensation claim* for the personal injury as you may share some of the responsibility for your injury but not all of it. 

In Ireland, we have the legal term of Contributory Negligence. Contributory negligence refers to how much responsibility you share for the injury in an accident. You could be 35% responsible for your personal injury, but the other road user will still be 65% responsible for it. 

Types of contributory negligence in motorcycle injury claims*:

You may be partially responsible for the accident, but the other road user may share some of the blame for not giving you space when turning or not looking in the mirror before opening the door of a parked car. 

In a case of Contributory Negligence, the two parties may agree on an acceptable level of blame and the amount of compensation is decreased by the percentage agreed. 

If the motorbike driver is 65% to blame, then the compensation due to them is reduced by 65% in the final agreement.

PBN Litigation Solicitors can help explain and deal with your case of contributory negligence in a motorcycle injury claim.

If your motorcycle accident injury is caused by hitting an animal on the road, the owner of the animal is responsible for the accident. Owners of animals are responsible for their care and for keeping them under control. 

When a farmer does not repair the fencing around a field, and their cattle stray onto the road, they are liable for the damage caused. You may have a compensation claim* if you hit a cow or a horse while on your motorcycle. 

The same is true of a dog owner. If a dog causes an accident in which you are injured, the dog owner may be liable for the compensation claim*. 

It may be more difficult when you hit a wild animal, such as a deer, that may knock you off your motorbike. Your personal injury solicitor can advise you how to claim when you hit a deer on the road. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience to advise you when your motorcycle injury is caused by hitting an animal on the road.

Compensation for a motorcycle accident injury in Ireland can be for a cracked skull when knocked off the motorbike or the brain damage resulting from a road traffic accident. 

You claim for the effects of the injury today and in the future, such as the need for full-time personal care for life or a loss of income to the home. 

Compensation amounts awarded in Ireland for personal injury differs depending on the injury or injuries you suffer, such as the consequences of the motorcycle injury on your ability to work, medical costs and the ability to care for yourself. 

Injury in a personal injury case could cause unnecessary pain, discomfort, and emotional stress. You could spend time in hospital and be unable to work or look after family members in your care. 

There is not one fixed compensation award for any personal injury claim*. A personal injury solicitor can only give you an idea of what is possible when you suffer injury in a motorcycle road traffic accident. 

Every compensation claim* is different. You may experience pain and suffering due to the accident, which could affect your ability to work, travel, and provide for your family. 

With a motorbike accident claim*, you seek damages for the effect of the injury or injuries, such as nerve damage in the neck or the broken bones in the leg, on you today and in your future life. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

There are a few steps to follow when you make a claim for personal injury compensation in Ireland when you suffer injury in a motorcycle accident. 

You must engage with the Personal Injury Assessment Board, PIAB as part of your claims process. 

Making any personal injury claim* may seem daunting, but with the help of PBN Litigation Solicitors, you can navigate your way through what can be a complex process. 

The steps to follow when making a personal injury claim* in Ireland are:

Start your personal injury claim* today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors. 

If you have suffered a head injury when knocked off the motorcycle or severe cuts and bruises, then PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience and expertise to manage your compensation claim*. 

You, the client, are the one injured and in recovery. The last thing you should have to worry about is dealing with the PIAB or the courts when recovering from a personal injury. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can take on your case and work with you to get the compensation you deserve. 

We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of personal injury litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client. 

Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today for all your motorcycle accident compensation needs.