If you are a cyclist and suffer injuries as a result of the
negligence of a motorist, you may be entitled to make a claim for
compensation against the driver's insurer. Registered cars are
required to have compulsory third party insurance which will cover
the driver if they injure somebody on the road.
Cyclists are particularly vulnerable on the roads, in incidences
where drivers may cut them off, knock them as they go past with
their mirror or open a car door as they cycle past.
If you are injured by a motor vehicle whilst cycling, it is
important that you retrieve the personal details of the driver that
was at fault and report the accident to the Police as soon as
possible.
In the situation where the driver does not stop and give you
their details, it is still possible to make a claim, however
certain additional steps that must be taken. It is important that
you get contact details for any witnesses to the collision and
report the accident to police. You should
