Last Updated 16th September 2025. Suffering an injury in a motorcycle accident has the potential to change your life. With less protection than drivers, motorbike riders can suffer serious injuries, as well as damage to their bikes.
We’re specialists in motorcycle accident claims, and our lawyers understand this area of law as well as riders know the roads.
To be eligible to claim motorbike accident compensation, it must be proven that another party, such as a driver, was responsible. If it can be shown they are, your compensation payout could cover your pain and suffering, bike repairs, and the likes of lost income.
To see if you can make a motorcycle injury claim, reach out to us today. We offer a free , personal consultation and can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. To get started, just click the button below, and to learn more about making a motorcycle accident compensation claim, please keep scrolling.
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What Is A Motorcycle Accident Claim?
If you have been injured in a motorbike accident, you could make a personal injury claim against the party responsible for the accident.
All road users, such as drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians, owe each other a duty of care. This means that they must ensure that they use the roads in a way which is safe and responsible.
Drivers, motorcyclists and other road users must follow legislation such as the Road Traffic Act 1988. They must also follow regulations and guidance set out in the Highway Code. Failure to do so would be a breach of duty that could result in an accident.
To make a motorcycle accident injury claim, you must show that:
- The other road user owed you a duty of care (as discussed above).
- They breached this duty of care, such as by failing to pay due care and attention to a motorbike rider and colliding with them.
- You suffered injuries as a result of this breach. For example, you sustained injuries in a collision caused by car driver failing to look for other road users when pulling out of a driveway.
Please contact our team to discuss motorcycle accident claims. They can also check the eligibility of your motorbike injury claim.
What Are The Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?
Below we have included several examples of different circumstances in which you could make a claim for a motorbike crash.
According to statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) the most common causes of motorcycle crashes involving other road users are:
- Collisions at junctions, such as a T-bone accident. According to data in the ROSPA resource, around half of all motorcycle accidents take place at junctions. A collision could happen where a driver is not paying due care and attention to other road users and pulls out of the junction into the path of an oncoming motorbike.
- Collisions when overtaking. Motorcyclists may be vulnerable whilst overtaking other road users whilst they are moving slowly or stationary. If the driver of a car or van is not checking their mirrors in slow-moving traffic, they could collide with an overtaking motorbike.
- A road user may fail to judge the speed or the path of an oncoming motorbike and fail to correctly manoeuvre.
Our team could handle motorcycle accident claims for injuries caused in the accidents highlighted above. To check to see if we can help you, please click below:
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How Do I Claim Motorbike Accident Compensation?
When making motorcycle accident claims, as with any personal injury claim, you need to be able to prove liability for your injuries.
Following your accident, you can take the following steps to gather evidence to support your motorbike accident injury claim.
- Your first step should be to seek medical attention for your motorbike injuries. As well as ensuring that you get the treatment you need, this will also help to start gathering medical evidence showing your injuries.
- Report the accident to the police. All road traffic accidents involving injuries must be reported to the police. The police report on the incident can also be used as supporting evidence in your claim.
- At the scene of the accident, if possible, you can take photos of the scene of the accident and damage to your motorcycle and other vehicles. If possible, you can also take photos of your injuries.
- Accidents at junctions and other spaces may be recorded by traffic or CCTV cameras. This government resource provides advice on how to request CCTV footage of yourself.
- Request the contact information of anyone who witnessed the accident take place. If you have these details, they can be contacted later on in the claims process for statements.
You should report the accident to your own insurance company.
Finally, you could contact a motorcycle personal injury lawyer. They could help with gathering evidence to support motorcycle accident claims.
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What Is The Time Limit For Motorcycle Accident Claims?
There’s a three-year time limit in place for starting motorcycle accident claims. This time limit is set by the Limitation Act 1980. It will usually begin from the date of the incident. However, this time limit can function in different ways under certain circumstances.
If an injured rider lacks the mental capacity to make a motorcycle accident compensation claim on their own, then the time limit for claiming will instead be suspended indefinitely. When this happens, a litigation friend could make a claim on behalf of the injured rider. However, if the injured party should later recover their mental capacity and a motorcycle accident claim has not been made already, then the three year time limit for the party involved will instead start from the date of recovery.
If a child has been injured in a motorcycle accident, then the three-year time limit won’t become active until the day they reach their 18th birthday. Before they reach that age, a litigation friend could instead make a claim on behalf of the injured child.
Speak to our advisors today to discuss whether you are eligible to start a motorcycle accident injury claim.
Can I Claim For The Death Of A Loved One After A Motorbike Accident?
In order to make a fatal motorcycle injury claim, it will need to be shown that the death was caused by another road user failing to comply with their duty of care. Claims for fatal motorbike accidents may be made by either:
- The deceased’s estate: as set out in the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934, during the first six months from the death of the deceased, only the estate of the deceased may start a compensation claim. The estate may claim for any pain and suffering of the deceased as well as related financial losses incurred before their death.
- Relatives of the deceased: if a claim is not brought by the estate in the first 6 months, a qualifying relative (defined in the Fatal Accidents Act 1976) may submit one.
To see if we can help you make a motorcycle injury claim on behalf of your loved one, reach out to us today
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How Much Compensation For Motorcycle Accident Claims?
How much motorcycle accident compensation you may be awarded will depend on what injuries you have sustained, how serious these are and the wider emotional and financial impact the accident has had on you. You may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries (general damages) and for the financial impact (special damages).
Personal injury solicitors or other parties responsible for calculating motorcycle accident claims may refer to the guidelines published by the Judicial College to help them value injuries. This document looks at guideline compensation amounts for various injuries in differing severities.
The table below uses figures from the Judicial College, aside from the first entry, to highlight what could be awarded for different injuries. Figures in the first row illustrate what you could claim inclusive of special damages and are not taken from the Judicial College Guidelines. As all settlements are awarded on their individual merits, this table should only be used as guidance.
| Injury | Severity | Guideline |
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| Multiple injuries as well as special damages. | Severe or serious inclusive of special damages. | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Paralysis | Tetraplegia (a) | £396,140 to £493,000 |
| Paraplegia (b) | £267,340 to £346,890 | |
| Brain injuries | Very severe (a) | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Moderate (c) (ii) | £110,720 to £183,190 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | Severe (a) | £73,050 to £122,850 |
| Psychiatric damage | Moderately severe (b) | £23,270 to £66,920 |
| Back injury | Moderate (b) (i) | £33,880 to £47,320 |
| Elbow injury | Less severe injuries | £19,100 to £39,070 |
You can also head here to read one of our case studies on motorcycle accident claims.
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Can I Claim For Loss of Earnings After A Motorcycle Accident?
As part of your motorcycle accident settlement, you may be awarded special damages. This is to compensate for the financial losses caused by your injuries, including your lost wages for time off work recovering.
Special damages could compensate you for:
- Medical costs. This may include the cost of prescriptions, medication or treatment necessary to support your recovery.
- Care costs. As a result of your accident you may require care in the home, in a care facility or with day-to-day activities.
- Travelling to medical appointments. You may need to pay for travel to hospital, GP or other medical appointments. These costs could be included as part of your claim.
- Loss of earnings. This includes past, present and future losses.
In order to claim for any of these costs, you will need to supply evidence of your losses. How much compensation may be awarded for motorcycle accident claims will be unique to each case. Find out what could be awarded for your motorcycle accident injuries by contacting a member of our team today.
Why Choose Legal Expert To Help With Your Motorbike Accident Claim?
You should choose our solicitors here at Legal Expert to help you claim motorcycle accident compensation because they:
- Are experts in motorcycle accident claims.
- Have already won over £80 million in compensation for past clients.
- Have decades of experience combined.
- Can take on claims from anywhere in the country.
- Have had years’ worth of the highest level of legal training.
- Are dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of service.
- Are ready to help you claim motorbike accident compensation at any time, as our lines are open 24/7.
- All work on a No Win No Fee basis (which we explore in more detail in the section below).
- Can talk you through the entire claims process step by step, making the claims process easier so that you can focus on recovery.
We understand that the impacts of a motorcycle accident can be devastating not just for you, but for your loved ones as well. Don’t face the claims process alone. We are here to support you and advise you in any way we can. Simply give us a call today to learn about what you could be entitled to.
What Is A No Win No Fee Motorcycle Injury Claim?
Our solicitors have significant experience in handling motorcycle accident claims. While you are not required by law to use a solicitor for your claim, there are substantial benefits to doing so.
A solicitor could:
- Assist with gathering supporting evidence.
- Explain all the legal jargon and technical terms.
- Determine a potential compensation amount.
- Negotiate with the defendant’s representatives on your behalf.
- Ensure that your claim is brought within the correct time limit, and that any court instructions are complied with.
Our solicitors can offer their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). The terms of this No Win No Fee contract mean you will not pay any fees at the start of or during your claim for their work on it. There will also be no solicitor’s fee should the claim fail.
Motorcycle accident compensation will be awarded if your claim succeeds. A capped percentage of this compensation will be taken as the solicitor’s success fee. Because The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 limits this to 25%, you will keep most of any compensation that is paid out.
To find out if you are eligible to work with one of our lawyers for your motorbike accident compensation claim, you can:
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Read More About How To Claim For Motorcycle Injuries
We have included further examples of guides from our site which could be helpful if you have had a motorbike accident as well as reference materials.
- Find out what types of life-altering injuries you could claim for in this guide.
- Learn more about claims for death caused by careless driving in this guide.
- If you have had an accident on a moped, find out how much you could claim in this guide.
- In this NHS resource, you can learn more about mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- This government resource looks at what safety equipment you may need when riding a motorcycle.
- Learn more about motorcycling from Think! The government resource.
We hope our guide to motorcycle accident claims has helped you. For further information on how motorcycle accident solicitors could help you claim compensation, please contact a member of our team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On Motorbike Accident Compensation Claims
Below, you can find answers to some questions we often get asked on motorbike accident compensation claims:
Can I Claim Compensation If I Was Riding A Moped Or Scooter Instead Of A Full-Sized Motorcycle?
Yes. The same principles of motorcycle accident claims usually apply to mopeds and scooters. The main difference is in licensing and insurance requirements, but if another road user caused your accident, you may still be able to claim motorbike accident compensation.
What Happens If I’m Partly To Blame For The Accident?
You could still make a motorcycle injury claim even if you were partly at fault. In these cases, the compensation is reduced to reflect your share of responsibility. For example, if you were found 25% responsible, your payout would normally be reduced by 25%.
Can I Claim If The Other Rider Or Driver Was Uninsured Or Left The Scene?
Yes. If the other party was uninsured or cannot be traced, you may still be able to claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). The MIB handles claims involving uninsured and hit-and-run drivers so that injured riders are not left without compensation.
How Does Not Wearing A Helmet Or Protective Gear Affect My Claim?
If you weren’t wearing a helmet or protective clothing, this might affect the amount of motorbike accident compensation you receive. This is because the other side could argue that your injuries were made worse by not wearing proper gear. The law may apply a deduction for contributory negligence in these cases.
What Kind Of Compensation Can I Claim After A Motorbike Accident?
Motorcycle accident compensation usually includes:
- General damages – for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Special damages – to cover financial losses such as medical treatment, travel costs, lost wages, rehabilitation, care, and bike repairs or replacement.
What Are Interim Payments And When Can I Get One In A Motorcycle Injury Claim?
An interim payment is an advance on your final compensation, available if liability has been accepted and you need money urgently for care, treatment or adaptations. These payments are later deducted from the final settlement once your motorcycle injury claim is concluded.
How Long Do I Have To Start A Motorbike Accident Claim?
The usual time limit is three years from the date of the accident. If the claim involves a child, the three-year limit doesn’t begin until their 18th birthday. For people who lack mental capacity, there may be no time limit unless capacity is regained.
Can I Claim Compensation For Future Losses Or Long-Term Injuries?
Yes. Motorcycle accident claims can include future financial losses, such as ongoing treatment costs, the need for long-term care, or reduced earning capacity. These factors are taken into account when calculating your compensation.
What Happens If I Receive A Compensation Offer Too Early?
Sometimes insurers make early settlement offers. These may undervalue your injuries because your recovery is not yet complete. Accepting too soon could prevent you from claiming for long-term problems, so it’s wise to seek a solicitor’s advice before agreeing to an early offer. That’s where we can help!
Can A Solicitor Help If I Was Hit By A Car While Riding My Motorbike?
Yes. If a car driver caused your accident, a solicitor can help you prove liability, gather evidence such as dashcam footage or witness statements, and negotiate with the driver’s insurer to secure fair motorbike accident compensation.
What Evidence Do I Need To Support A Motorcycle Injury Claim?
Useful evidence in motorcycle accident claims includes:
- Medical reports detailing your injuries.
- Photos of your injuries, helmet damage, and motorbike damage.
- CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage.
- Police reports or accident reference numbers.
- Witness contact details.
- Records of financial losses, such as payslips showing lost earnings or receipts for treatment.