PILLION PASSENGER ACCIDENTS
Pillion passengeraccident claims.
You were there for the ride. Now you’re dealing with an injury and questions about what happens next. Our specialist biker lawyers will listen and explain your options as a passenger.
A BIKER LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACCIDENT
You were the passenger.Your experience matters.
As a pillion passenger, you are not controlling the motorcycle. An accident can still leave you facing injuries, disrupted plans and difficult questions, particularly if the rider is someone close to you.
SITUATIONS YOU MAY RECOGNISE
Another vehicle crosses the bike’s path.
A vehicle pulls out, turns across the motorcycle or moves into its lane. Your account as a passenger can help explain what you saw and experienced.
The motorcycle loses control.
The bike falls after a manoeuvre or a change in road conditions. Understanding the journey and what happened immediately before the fall is a starting point.
The bike is struck in traffic.
A vehicle hits the motorcycle from behind or alongside, or during a larger collision. You may have a different view of the incident from the rider.
HOW WE ASSESS YOUR CASE
A closer look.A clearer picture.
Your account as a passenger.
What you saw and remember may differ from the rider’s account. We take time to understand your experience.
The actions that led to the fall.
The rider’s movements, other drivers and the road conditions may each matter. We assess the circumstances before considering responsibility.
The people and cover involved.
We identify the people, vehicles and cover involved, and explain the possible claim route, including where you know the rider.
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 your own account.
Note what you remember as a passenger. Keep any photographs, witness details or footage available to you, alongside information about your injuries and treatment.
Keep the accident references.
Ask for the vehicle details, insurance information and any police or insurer reference numbers. If you have a policy that may cover you, check its notification requirements.
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 from pillion passengers
Can I claim if the rider is someone I know?
A claim may be possible, depending on responsibility for the accident and the circumstances. A rider’s insurance may respond where the relevant cover applies. We can explain how that may work and discuss any concerns about a friend, partner or family member being involved.
Could another road user be responsible?
Yes, another road user’s actions may be relevant, as may the rider’s actions or the road conditions. Responsibility is assessed from the evidence. Your experience as a passenger and the impact of your injuries should be considered in their own right.
Do I need helmet-camera footage?
No. Footage can help, but photographs, witness accounts, vehicle damage, records and your own account may also be relevant. We can discuss what evidence is available and what further enquiries may help. Whether a claim can succeed depends on the case as a whole.
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.