You have been hit while cycling and as a result have suffered personal injury such as pain, fractures or wounds. This can lead to additional costs and loss of income. As a cyclist, you are nearly always entitled to compensation in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle.
What to do after a bicycle accident?
After a bicycle accident, it is important to take the right steps to get your damages compensated. Follow these steps:
- Seek medical help: Get checked as soon as possible by a doctor or in the emergency room.
- Hold the other party liable: This is essential to get your damages compensated.
- Engage legal assistance: A personal injury lawyer can ensure that you receive the maximum compensation and that everything is handled correctly.
Did you sustain an injury during a bicycle accident? Contact us immediately for free legal assistance. Our experts will help you quickly and at no cost.
Compensation after a bicycle accident
As a cyclist, you are considered to be a vulnerable road user. This means that in most cases you are entitled to compensation in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle, even if you were (partly) at fault for the accident.
The legislator has determined that drivers of motor vehicles should always be careful around cyclists. Even if you as a cyclist make a mistake, you are entitled to at least 50% of the compensation. This percentage can increase to 100%, depending on the situation.
Percentage of the damage to be compensated:
- Motorist at fault: 100% compensation for the cyclist
- Cyclist at fault: minimum 50% to maximum 100% compensation
- Both at fault: minimum 50% to maximum 100% compensation
The damage must always be fully compensated for children under the age of 14, regardless of who was at fault.
Cyclist hit by a scooter or moped
If you were hit by a scooter or moped, the same protections apply as for a collision with a car. Here too, the scooter or moped rider is usually liable, unless there is a force majeure. The law offers cyclists extra protection as vulnerable road users.
Percentage of the damage to be compensated:
- Scooter rider at fault: 100% compensation for the cyclist
- Cyclist at fault: minimum 50% to maximum 100% compensation
- Both at fault: minimum 50% to maximum 100% compensation
Cyclist hit by another cyclist
In case of a collision between two cyclists, the situation is different. The guilty party must be determined, for example by filling in a damage form or by witness statements. If the other cyclist admits liability, the damage can be claimed from his liability insurance.
Cyclist hit by a bus, motorcycle or other motorized vehicle
In case of a collision with a motorized vehicle, such as a bus or motorcycle, the cyclist also enjoys extra legal protection. The driver of the motorized vehicle must be cautious in traffic and take extra account of cyclists.
Perpetrator unknown or fled the scene?
If the perpetrator has fled the scene and remained unknown, you may be able to appeal to the Motor Traffic Guarantee Fund. This fund compensates damage when the liable driver cannot be traced.
Complete compensation for cyclists
In case of a collision, you are entitled to compensation for all the damage you have suffered. This can consist of:
- Travel expenses
- Repair costs for your bike
- Costs for new clothing
- Medical costs, including deductible
- Loss of income due to incapacitation
- Costs for domestic help
- Costs for help in maintaining your home and garden
- Pain and suffering
- Compensation for missed pension accrual
We ensure that all your damage items are correctly calculated and claimed. Our lawyers take all worry out of your hands and work for you free of charge, as the liable party is obliged to reimburse the legal costs.
Engage legal assistance today
Did you get hit on the bike and suffered an injury? Engage us for free legal help and we will get you the maximum compensation. Fill in our contact form with your name and phone number. One of our lawyers will call you back the same working day to discuss your case.
