What to do if You’re Knocked Off Your Bike?
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 20th Dec 2019
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a road accident whilst on your bike, this is a very shocking experience for anyone to endure.
The body will go into self-preservation mode instinctively and shock takes over.
Even if only minor injuries are sustained, this can still be the case.
This happened to me last year, when I sustained a relatively minor injury on my bike with a commuting motorist.
In these situations, it is very easy to forget to follow essential steps after a cycling accident has occurred.
What are the essential steps to take,...
Cycling Accidents: Increasing your chances...
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 16th Jul 2019
If you have ever suffered a serious injury following a road accident, then I suspect one of your key priorities was getting a speedy recovery so you can get back on your bike.
It’s a common attitude held by cyclists and says a lot about the values cyclists hold dear.
Accident compensation tends to be a secondary issue to getting back to bike riding and this attitude is one of the many ways you can increase your chances of a strong recovery.
If you have recently been in a cycling accident, increase your chances of a fast and successful rehabilitation...
Minimising Your Risk of Injury as a Motorcyclist
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 17th Apr 2019
Riding a motorcycle in Great Britain can be touch-and-go at the best of times, particularly when you consider the regularly damp roads and traffic congestion.
Although bikers account for just 1% of road users, they make up 18% of all deaths on the road and almost 12,000 injuries in 2016 alone (1). This certainly paints a picture of biker's "highly vulnerable" status.
What makes a motorcyclist vulnerable on Great Britain roads?
Motorcyclists are a minority
With 1.23m motorcycles on Great Britain roads compared to 30.9m cars, motorcyclists...
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