A Government report has shown that most motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle are caused by the other road user failing to notice the biker.
The research showed that 47% of car-motorcycle collisions and 50% of van-motorcycle collisions were caused by the driver failing to look properly, compared to just 16% that happened as a result of bikers' poor observation.
The statistics also revealed that just 4% of motorcycle accidents were caused, at least in part, by the rider travelling above the speed limit; in comparison, speeding was a contributing factor in 5% of all road accidents.
The findings of this research fly in the face of previous studies, many of which claimed speeding to be a causative factor in up to a third of road traffic accidents, as well as the popular belief that the biker is often at fault in motorcycle accidents.
*Where replacement vehicle costs can be recovered from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. Where this person is untraceable or uninsured, or where there is a dispute over liability, a replacement vehicle cannot be provided.
* A temporary replacement hire motorcycle or scooter can usually be provided within 24 hours where hire costs can be recovered from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. If this person is untraceable or uninsured, or where there is a dispute over liability, it may not be possible to provide a replacement bike. Please do still call us though, as we will always do everything we can to help.
* If the leathers you are replacing are old or worn the insurance company may require you to make a contribution towards the cost of the new leathers. This is called betterment value and our experienced legal team will advise you on the reasonableness of any offers.
