Last Updated 28th August 2025. Bicycle accident claim payouts can compensate individuals for their pain and suffering, as well as any financial losses incurred as a result of their injuries. That financial impact can range from medical costs to a loss of earnings. Payouts for bicycle injuries are valued in line with the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), a text that provides suggested compensation brackets for different types of harm. The compensation you may receive will be unique to your situation, as payouts are assessed on a case-by-case basis and depend on a range of factors.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident while riding your bike, you may have many questions about how to claim compensation. Our comprehensive guide to cyclist accident claims will answer your questions.
We’ll explain what is required to be eligible to claim for a cycling accident. We’ll also discuss how cycle accident solicitors could assist and how to go about hiring one for your case.
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How Much Could I Receive In Cycle Accident Compensation?
If you make a successful cycling compensation claim, your settlement will include general damages.
General damages compensate for the physical pain and mental suffering that you experienced as a result of the injuries you suffered in the cycle accident. To help assign value to your injuries, legal professionals may refer to the compensation guidelines brackets found in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).
In our table below, we look at a few brackets from the JCG. As all personal injury claims are different, we’ve only provided them for your guidance. Furthermore, we should note that the top entry of this table has not been taken from the JCG.
| Injury Type | Severity | Guideline Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple very severe injuries and financial losses (e.g. care costs) | Very severe | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Brain | Very severe (a) | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Moderately severe (b) | £267,340 to £344,150 | |
| Back | Severe (a) (i) | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Moderate (b) (ii) | £15,260 to £33,880 | |
| Chest | Traumatic (b) | £80,240 to £122,850 |
| Foot | Severe (d) | £51,220 to £85,460 |
| Leg | Severe, serious (c) (iii) | £47,840 to £66,920 |
| Pelvis and hip | Moderate (b) (i) | £32,450 to £47,810 |
If you have any questions about bicycle accident compensation claims, speak to one of the advisors from our team.
Special Damages In Bicycle Accident Claims
If you receive general damages in your cycling compensation claim payout, you may also be able to receive special damages. Special damages can compensate for any financial losses or expenses that can be directly linked to your bicycle accident in which you sustained an injury.
Potential financial losses and expenses that could be covered may include:
- Loss of earnings, if, for instance, your cycling accident and subsequent injury has caused you to take unpaid time off work.
- Travel costs you’ve had to accumulate while recovering from your cycling accident injuries.
- The cost of home adaptations or personal care to assist you with everyday activities.
You will need evidence to receive compensation for special damages. Evidence could include invoices, receipts, bank statements and payslips.
For more advice on cycling accident compensation amounts, contact our advisors for free today.
The Criteria For Cyclist Accident Claims
To be eligible to claim compensation for a bicycle accident, you must show that negligence has occurred. Negligence can be defined as when a third party breaches their duty of care and, in return, causes someone to suffer an injury.
All road users owe a duty of care on the roads to one another. This includes all cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians. In order to uphold this duty, road users have to comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code in order to prevent harm or damage to themselves and others.
So, here is the cyclist accident claims eligibility criteria:
- As a cyclist, you were owed a duty of care from another road user.
- This road user breached their duty of care. For example, they crashed into the side of you because they were driving under the influence of alcohol.
- As a result of this breach, you sustained an injury, such as broken bones.
If you can show that the above criteria are applicable to your case, please contact us today. Our team can tell you more about bike accident compensation claims and confirm whether you might be eligible for a payout.
How Are Cycling Accidents Caused?
After suffering a cycling injury, if you can prove that any harm you experienced was caused by a negligent road user, you may be eligible to claim personal injury compensation.
In this section, we want to focus on the potential causes of a bike accident where a road user acted negligently and was at fault. For example:
- You might be hit by a car and suffer a traumatic head injury if a motorist fails to check their mirrors before pulling out of a driveway.
- A motorcyclist could collide with you when you turn at a junction, but they were unable to stop in time because they were driving above the speed limit.
- If someone is driving under the influence, they may not be able to concentrate on the road and do not notice you. As a result, they may crash into you.
- A lorry or HGV driver might be using their phone whilst driving, meaning they aren’t paying attention. Subsequently, they may knock you off the road.
- If you hire a bicycle, like a Lime Bike, it may have some kind of defect which can lead to you suffering an injury.
Not all potential causes of a bike accident are listed above. If your situation isn’t shown in the list above, you may still be able to claim. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and our cycle accident claims advisors can let you know what to do if you have a cycle accident.
How Long Do I Have To Make A Cyclist Accident Claim?
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, compensation could be owed to you if you can prove it was caused by the negligence of another. However, it’s important to know the time limits involved when making a claim. Following an injury caused by a cyclist accident, compensation claims must generally begin within 3 years of the accident. You can find this time limit in the Limitation Act 1980.
The time limit can differ for certain groups of claimants. If the injured party is a child, then the time limit does not begin until they turn 18. They cannot make their own claim before this date, but a claim could potentially be started on their behalf by an appointed litigation friend.
A time limit also usually doesn’t apply to victims who have reduced mental capacity. In such cases, a litigation friend could potentially be appointed to claim on the injured party’s behalf. Get in touch if you have any questions about bicycle accident claim payouts and whether you could still be able to claim.
Can I Claim If Injured By An Uninsured Or Untraced Driver?
You may be wondering if you can claim bike accident compensation if the driver involved was uninsured. Or perhaps the driver left the scene without you being able to take their details, meaning they are untraceable. The answer is yes; a claim can still potentially be made.
An organisation called the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) deals with claims involving uninsured or untraced drivers. To recover bike accident compensation, you will still need to prove that the driver was at fault and caused your injuries. Successful bicycle claims made through the MIB can recover compensation.
Cycle accident claims of this nature are investigated by the MIB. They will require evidence and supporting documents. This can include contacting eyewitnesses and obtaining police reports. It is a good idea to report a road traffic accident to the police if the driver who hit you does not have insurance or left the scene without providing details.
To discuss any aspect of a cycling accident claim involving an uninsured or untraceable driver, you can contact our helpful team.
How Legal Expert Can Help You
Legal Expert are specialists in cycling accident claims. Our solicitors have many decades of collective experience securing bicycle accident claim payouts for eligible claimants.
When you speak to one of our advisors about cyclist injury claims, they will:
- Assess whether your accident is eligible to proceed.
- Advise on how much compensation for cyclist accident claims.
- Examine the individual circumstances of your claim to provide advice on evidence.
- Discuss special damages and what items you might be able to claim for, as well as what evidence you would need to submit to claim for these.
If you are eligible and would like to proceed with our services, they can connect you to one of our specialist personal injury solicitors. Our solicitors will:
- Provide an accurate valuation of your claim to negotiate a settlement that fully compensates for your injuries and related expenses.
- Ensure that your evidence is compelling.
- Manage the personal injury claims process for you.
- Explain any legal terminology.
- Connect you to any specialist rehabilitation services you might require. If needed, a solicitor can also help secure an interim payment to cover medical costs.
These are just a few examples of what one of our solicitors can do to support your cycling accident claim. Furthermore, they can do this on a No Win No Fee basis, which we explain in detail below.
Make A No Win No Fee Cyclist Accident Claim Today
You get a free assessment of your eligibility to claim cycling injury compensation by talking to our advisors. Our dedicated personal injury solicitors have years of experience in handling cyclist accident claims and can offer their services on a strictly No Win No Fee basis.
The type of contract offered by our solicitors is called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA brings a number of key benefits, including:
- No fees to pay for the solicitor to commence work on the case.
- There will also be no fees for that work during the claims process.
- Lastly, if the claim fails, there will be no fees.
Should you win your claim, however, you will receive personal injury compensation. A percentage of this will make up the solicitor’s success fee. Since these fees are subject to a legal cap, you will keep most of any compensation that is awarded.
To learn more about bicycle accident settlement amounts, or for a free eligibility assessment, contact our team today using the details given here:
- Calling 0800 073 8804
- Using our live chat.
- Or you can contact us online.
Remember, if you have any questions or would like any advice on cyclist accident claims, please get in touch today for free.
