• Is a Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claim always best?

If you are a motorcyclist, you will be well aware that you are vulnerable to being involved in crashes with other road users. And when an accident happens that was not your fault, you need to decide how to get the most compensation that you are entitled to. Sometimes this will involve a motorcycle accident insurance claim, and other times a straightforward law suit.

Firstly, do not get into an argument with the other party or parties at the crash site. Politely exchanging insurance, name and address details is all that is required. It may be human nature to say “I’m sorry” whether it was your fault or not, but do not be drawn into any conversations with the other parties in case they use any of your comments against you later in the claims process.

If the police turn up to your accident, be sure to contribute to their investigation and lodge a report of your version of events. Finally, before you leave the scene of the accident, take a picture of the layout and state of the vehicles on your camera. Most people have a digital camera application on their mobile phone, which may not produce perfect pictures but will be an adequate record for this scenario.

When you get home, or even while you are being driven back there, telephone your insurer to let them know what has happened. Not only is this your duty under your insurance documents, but it is also the best way to get the insurer involved from the earliest stage possible.

While you are waiting to hear anything further from your insurer, sit down and make some notes about the accident. What were the weather conditions, and how fast were you travelling? It can be useful to draw a diagram showing the locations of the vehicles involved at this point.

When the claims adjuster from your insurance gets back to you, you may find that you motorcycle accident insurance claim is stopped in its tracks if you were even only partially to blame. And even if you are completely in the clear, the sums that you are likely to receive could be lower than what is obtainable in open negotiations with the lawyers acting for the most blameworthy party.

When you consider motorcycle accident insurance claims from the point of view of the insurer, they want to dispose of the matter as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Accordingly, they might be prepared to accept a lower sum on your behalf than a lawyer acting independently would settle for. With a minor injury, you might feel that you just want the issue to be settled as soon as possible. But with a more serious injury that has affected your earning capacity, it could be worth appointing 100% Compensation.

An independent team of personal injury lawyers will fight for your case without any pressure to settle, and can get you as much compensation as possible.

Before you make a motorcycle accident insurance claim, speak to 100% Compensation. Our team of specialised personal injury lawyers have only one thing on your mind: your compensation! And it is all yours to keep as our costs are covered by the person who caused the accident.

1. Fill in the 2 minute 'Free Online Claim Assessment Form'
2. Contact us on any of the following numbers: 08707 02 02 02 or 0800 197 8567
3. Email us at accidenthelp@100percent-compensation.co.uk or
4. Fill in the call back form and we shall call you back at your convenience.

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