MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Multi-vehicleaccident claims.
When several vehicles are involved, working out what happened can feel overwhelming. Tell our specialist biker lawyers what you know. We’ll help make sense of the incident and explain your options.
A BIKER LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACCIDENT
Several vehicles.One sequence to untangle.
When several vehicles are involved, an accident can be difficult to describe. There may be more than one impact, different accounts of what happened and uncertainty about where the incident began.
SITUATIONS YOU MAY RECOGNISE
A collision sets off further impacts.
One vehicle hits another and the collision spreads through nearby traffic. Identifying the order of impacts helps explain how your motorcycle became involved.
Traffic converges around you.
Several vehicles move, merge or change lanes close to your bike. Their positions and movements help build a clearer account of how the collision developed.
You react to an incident ahead.
You brake or steer to avoid a collision, then are struck or come off. What happened before you reacted matters as well as the impact involving your bike.
HOW WE ASSESS YOUR CASE
A closer look.A clearer picture.
The order of events.
Where the incident began, the order of impacts and any avoiding action help establish your part in the sequence.
Each vehicle’s part.
Road positions, lane changes, braking and traffic gaps help us assess each driver’s actions.
The accounts and recordings.
Witnesses, footage, photographs, damage and police records help us compare accounts and fill gaps.
The effect on you.
Your injuries, treatment, time off work and everyday difficulties help us understand the support you need and the losses to investigate.
NEXT STEPS & QUESTIONS
A few next steps.Some clearer answers.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Put your safety first.
Your safety and any medical treatment come first. Gather information only when it is safe, and ask someone to help if you are unable to do so.
Keep the sequence you remember.
Save original footage, witness details and safely taken scene photographs. Record the vehicles you can identify and the order of impacts as you remember it, including any avoiding action.
Make the necessary reports.
Tell your motor insurer about the accident, even if you are not making a claim. If details were not exchanged at the scene, report it to the police promptly; a 24-hour legal reporting deadline can apply.
Talk through your options.
Tell us what happened and what concerns you. You can start with the information you have, and we can explain what may be needed next.
Questions about multi-vehicle accidents
Can I claim if several drivers were involved?
A claim may be possible. Responsibility can involve the actions of one person or more than one person. The sequence of events, the evidence and the effect on you need to be assessed to identify the appropriate next steps.
Must I work out which driver was at fault?
You do not have to resolve that before speaking to us. Tell us what you saw and what happened to your motorcycle. We can review the available evidence and explain what enquiries may help clarify the different vehicles’ roles.
Whose details should I keep?
If you can do so safely, keep details of the vehicles and drivers involved, not just the last vehicle to make contact. Witness details, the location, time, photographs and any police or insurer references may also help establish the sequence.
How soon should I get advice?
Get advice promptly. Claims have time limits, and recordings or other evidence may become harder to obtain. The deadline depends on the location, circumstances and claim route, including matters such as age. We can check the position for your case rather than relying on a general date.
How is a claim funded?
We can talk through the funding arrangements available for your case, including any fees, insurance costs or deductions and what happens if the claim does not succeed. You should understand those terms before deciding whether to proceed.