TURNING VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Turning vehicleaccident claims.
Been injured when a vehicle turned across your path? What happened in those few seconds matters. Our specialist biker lawyers will look at the circumstances and help you understand what comes next.
A BIKER LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACCIDENT
They change direction.You have little time.
A turning vehicle can cross a rider’s path at a junction, entrance or in moving traffic. Understanding the movements before the collision helps make sense of an incident that happened in seconds.
SITUATIONS YOU MAY RECOGNISE
A vehicle turns across your lane.
An oncoming driver turns right into a side road or entrance as you approach. Each vehicle’s position and the view along the road are part of the picture.
A driver emerges from a junction.
A vehicle pulls out as you travel along the main road. The junction layout, sight lines and timing help explain how your paths crossed.
A vehicle turns as you pass.
A driver turns left or right while you are alongside or passing. Signals, road position and the order of movements all help describe what happened.
HOW WE ASSESS YOUR CASE
A closer look.A clearer picture.
The approach to the turn.
Each vehicle’s approach, the junction layout and the intended turn help establish how your paths crossed.
Signals and visibility.
Signals, road position, obstructions and the timing of the turn help explain what each person could see.
The sequence before impact.
Footage, witnesses, photographs and damage help explain the movements, braking or avoiding action before impact.
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.
Preserve the approach to the turn.
Keep original footage, witness details and safely taken photographs of the junction or entrance. Note where each vehicle approached from, any signals and the direction of the turn.
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 turning vehicles
What if the driver says they did not see me?
That explanation does not settle responsibility on its own. Drivers need to look out for motorcycles when turning or emerging. We consider what the road layout, visibility, vehicle movements and evidence show about the incident.
What if I was overtaking when they turned?
Both the overtaking manoeuvre and the turn need to be assessed. Signals, road markings, junctions, speed, visibility and timing may all be relevant. We can discuss the specific circumstances rather than assuming either manoeuvre decides the result.
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.