1. Immediately after the accident you should seek medical attention for any injuries that you have sustained.
2. If you’re able to collect evidence from the scene of the accident, including photographs of the damages to your bike, clothing and personal property. It is also helpful to take photos that clearly show the angle at which the collision happened.
3. Get the contact details of any witnesses.
4. Inform the police of your accident.
5. Inform your insurance company that you have been involved in a collision. Failure to do so could invalidate your claim.
6. Contact a solicitor for legal advice and to start the claims process.

In order to build a case against the defence your solicitor will need the following evidence to support your claim:

• Photographs from the scene of the accident.
• Photographs that show damages to your motorbike, equipment and personal property.
• Photographs of your injuries.
• Current payslips showing your loss of earnings and payslips from the 3 months prior to the accident.
• Witness statements.
• Medical reports.
• Receipts showing out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs to and from medical appointments.

If your bike is damaged, you will need to provide the following evidence to prove your losses:

• Photographs of the damage(s) to your bike. You should also provide photos that clearly show the make and model of the bike.
• A repair estimate report or invoice from a bike repair shop.
• The age of the bike.

Your solicitor will work to recover the highest settlement amount possible for your situation. Compensation is granted to put you in the same position as you were prior to the accident happening. Factors such as the age of the bike and general wear and tear are taken into consideration when calculating your settlement.

For example, if you crashed a 3 year old motorcycle, It is unlikely that you would receive a compensation amount to cover the full value of the bike, as this would put you in a better position than you were in before the accident.

If any of your personal property or bike equipment has been damaged as a result of the accident, this can be factored into the value of your claim. This can include items such as:

• Bike Helmet.
• Protective clothing.
• Watch.
• Mobile phone.

You will need to provide evidence of the damages in order for these to be considered as part of the claim. Your solicitor will request the following:

• Photographs of the damaged items, showing the brand name of the clothing, watch or mobile phone.
• A screenshot from a reputable motorbike website showing the cost of replacing the items.