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Overview
Withy King has established a Bicycle Law Unit (BLU) because we recognise the legal interests of cyclist clients are unique.
A serious accident can have life-changing implications and it is vital that victims are represented properly to protect a client’s position and to maximise the recovery of damages.
We have clients based all over the country and will happily offer a free initial assessment of your claim.
The work of the BLU is predominantly concerned with personal injury claims resulting from accidents. In the vast majority of cases we are able to act on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. In other words, if your claim is not successful then you do not pay anything. If your claim is successful, you are guaranteed 100% of your damages.
From the most serious injuries to the more minor injuries, we will represent you and obtain the compensation to which you are entitled, as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Withy King acts for cyclists who have suffered a wide variety of accidents. The following are typical:
- Cyclists on cycle paths or lanes often are hit by drivers who fail to observe simple and obvious requirements of the Highway Code. The most serious accidents occur at junctions when drivers are concentrating on their manoeuvre and not looking out for cyclists;
- Child cyclists are often involved in collisions because other road or path users overestimate children’s skills and common sense;
- Faulty bikes: Bikes may have dangerous defects leading to a successful claim against shops under sale of goods legislation or manufacturers under product liability law;
- Badly parked vehicles especially in blind spots;
- Lack of attention from pedestrians who take care to avoid vehicles but fail to observe cyclists when stepping out. A high proportion of pedestrians will have public liability insurance through their household insurance policy;
- Bad road surfaces. Despite many campaigns some of the most serious hazards for cyclists include potholes, uneven and slippery surfaces and gravel.
