How a specialist solicitor can support you after a motorcycle collision

When someone is injured in a motorcycle collision, the days and weeks that follow can be extremely challenging. Alongside dealing with physical injuries, you may also face emotional challenges and financial pressures. Seeking specialist legal advice early on can help you and your family secure the support you need for the best possible outcome. 

When choosing a motorbike collision solicitor, remember that you don’t need to use the solicitor your insurer recommends. For the best chance of a successful motorbike collision claim, it’s important to do your own research and find someone who can best support you and your loved ones. 

Here, we explore the benefits of choosing a specialist motorbike collision solicitor, and what to look for when selecting a legal team. 

Negotiating your Case  

Unfortunately, in motorbike collisiont claims, there can be a tendency to blame the biker. Phrases like “they were going too fast” or “the bike appeared out of nowhere” are all too common. 

As a firm of specialist motorbike solicitors, we are familiar with these arguments used against motorcyclists, but the good news is that we know better than anyone how to handle them. Having represented bikers since 1987, we understand the intricacies of motorbike cases, and where others may admit liability too easily, our expertise means we can address the common biases around bikers with confidence.  

We work alongside leading experts in the country including expert witnesses, barristers and medical experts; together we work tirelessly to establish an accurate picture of what happened and to achieve a successful outcome.  

A Personal Touch  

A solicitor specialising in motorbike claims will likely have a deeper understanding of what you’re going through than a generic legal team, allowing for a more personal approach to your case.  

Because we understand the impact a motorbike collision can have on the whole family, our solicitors often make home or hospital visits to introduce themselves. This initial meeting fosters a strong client/solicitor relationship and provides reassurance for the client and their family, during this challenging time. 

At Fletchers, we’re committed to helping you rebuild your life after injury. These early visits can help your solicitor in establishing what support is needed early on, whether that’s a rehabilitation package, additional medical support, psychological therapies, or financial assistance. We prioritise getting you the help you need as soon as possible. 

Rehabilitation Support 

In addition to managing your compensation claim, a good solicitor will focus on your rehabilitation and recovery. Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable on the road and unfortunately, they can suffer some of the most serious injuries when in a crash. Therefore, when choosing a solicitor, not only should you be looking for a motorbike collision specialist, but also for a legal team who specialise in serious injury.  

A specialist solicitor will understand the importance of submitting the Letter of Claim early so that interim payments can be sought, which can then be used to provide specialist rehabilitation if needed.  

At Fletchers, our dedicated serious injury team, Serious Injury Law, has extensive experience in handling serious and catastrophic injury cases. This includes cases involving serious orthopaedic injury, degloving injuries, amputation, spinal injury, and brain injury. 

We’ve also developed strong partnerships with charities such as Back Up and the Spinal Injuries Association, who can provide invaluable support as you and your family navigate the recovery process.  

Our Team  

Our track record speaks for itself: our motorcycle collision lawyers have successfully handled thousands of claims, earning recognition as some of the top personal injury lawyers in the UK. We also serve as the exclusive legal partners for members of the British Motorcyclists Federation. 

Leading our motorcycle collision team is Mary Lomas. Mary has over 15 years’ experience in serious and catastrophic injury cases, and is passionate about helping clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. Mary has a longstanding commitment to the biking community, promoting motorbike safety and working alongside organisations such as Staffordshire Doc Bikes, Mental Health Motorbike and Greater Manchester Blood Bikes.  

Another key member of our team is Siobhan Thacker, a Serious Injury Solicitor & Partner, who was recently recognised by Chambers & Partners for her work supporting clients with catastrophic injuries. Siobhan is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the necessary support they need to get their lives back on track after a collision. Her expertise lies in cases involving spinal injuries, brain injuries, amputations and complex multiple fractures. Siobhan also has significant experience in fatal collision claims.  

To find out how we can help you, contact us today or visit our client stories to learn more about the people we’ve helped.