Cycling Accidents

Cyclists are recognized as vulnerable road users and such vulnerability makes it almost inevitable that a cyclist will come off the worst in any accident involving their bike and a car.

A cyclist may suffer an injury because of:

  • Being hit by a car
  • the dangerous condition of the road caused by a Local Authority or Contractor.

Even a minor incident can result in a cyclist being thrown off their bicycle and sustaining horrendous injuries.

If you believe that your cycling injury was caused as a result of the fault of another person/motorist contact our experienced personal injury solicitors in our Litigation Department who will fully advise you of your rights and help you make a claim for compensation.

All claims for injuries should be made without delay as strict time limits apply.

A person normally has two years from the date of the accident to bring a compensation claim for personal injuries.

This differs in the case of an injured child in that the ‘limitation period’ does not start to run until the child reaches 18 years old – A child may bring a claim for injuries sustained as a child up until his/her 20th birthday.

Please Feel Free to Contact Us

Locations

ATHLONE

Oak House,
39-41 Mardyke Street,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath
N37 TA44

Tel: (090) 647 8433
Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie

GALWAY

9 Gray Office Park,
Galway Retail Park,
Headford Road,
Galway City
H91 WC1P

Tel: (091) 511 421
Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie

DUBLIN

24–26
Upper Ormond Quay,
Dublin 7

Tel: (090) 647 8433
Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie

MOATE

Main Street,
Moate,
Co. Westmeath
N37 EW70

Tel: (090) 648 2090
Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie

LANESBOROUGH

Main Street,
Lanesborough,
Co. Longford
N39 C8Y7

Tel: (043) 332 1200
Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie

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