At Watermans, our experienced cycling accident solicitors provide clear, practical legal support when you need it most. If you’ve been involved in a cycling accident, your injuries may be severe, and the road to recovery can be long. If someone else's negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to claim cycling accident compensation.
"I was very apprehensive starting a claim, but I was helped through every step. I found it a very easy process and was very pleased with the outcome. Watermans were professional and efficient in handling the claim. They made it very easy for me!"
S Costelloe, Personal Injury Claim
Have you been injured in a cycling accident within the last three years that wasn't your fault?
You may be entitled to compensation.
Cycling accident claims can result from negligent
road users, potholes, road defects, spilt substances like oil and grease and loose animals.
Our team of expert cycling injury lawyers is ready to assist with your compensation claim.
We take the hassle out of the legal process for you.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
Cycling Accidents
While bike sales across Scotland have increased significantly, this has also led to more cycling incidents and fatalities. Most vulnerable road users, including cyclists, bear a disproportionate risk when other road users are careless. Cyclists often have little protection and face a higher risk of serious injury in an accident.
According to the 2024 Road Casualties data, there were 395 cyclist casualties on Scottish roads, of whom 158 suffered serious injuries. That puts the serious injury rate for cyclists at 40%, compared to 31% across all road users, which reflects just how exposed cyclists are when things go wrong on the road.
Common causes of cycling accidents include:
Even in cases of a hit-and-run accident, our experienced team can guide you through the claims process.
Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland, our experienced solicitors handle even the most complex cycling accident cases.
Cycling Injuries
Our cycling accident lawyers can help you claim numerous cycling injuries, including:
Whatever your injury, Watermans will aim to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Reach out to our specialist lawyers for committed support on your road to recovery.
Making a Claim
Making a cycling accident claim typically involves the following steps:
Speak to Watermans today and get straightforward legal advice with no upfront cost, because getting you the resolution you need should be that simple.
How Much Compensation?
When taking legal action for a bicycle accident, several factors are considered, including:
To get a rough sense of what you might be entitled to, you can use our personal injury claims calculator as a starting point. However, every cycling accident claim is different, and the figure is only a general estimate.
Why Watermans?
Watermans simplifies legal services so you can move forward in life.
Our road traffic accident team is committed to securing the maximum compensation for our clients, whether the case is simple or complex.
Beyond legal representation, we also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure a speedy recovery. We handle cycling claims for injured cyclists across Scotland each year, securing the financial losses and wider compensation they deserve.
If you have a British Cycling membership, it is worth checking whether your policy includes legal expenses cover before you begin.
Our expertise in personal injury claims covers a wide range of areas, including:
In Scotland, if the injured party lacks the mental capacity to make a bicycle accident claim, a trusted individual can pursue the claim on their behalf. This could be done through:
Reach out to our team for more information regarding making claims on someone else’s behalf.
In these situations, our specialist cycling lawyers can help you claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). This organisation is dedicated to compensating victims of accidents involving uninsured or hit-and-run drivers. While the process can be more complex, our experienced team is well-equipped to manage these cases.
The duration depends on the complexity of the case and whether the other party accepts fault. Typically, most claims are resolved within six to 18 months. However, more complex cases involving severe injuries or disputed liability may take longer.
Not necessarily. Most cycling accident claims are resolved without court proceedings. However, if liability is disputed or a compensation agreement can’t be reached, court action may be necessary.
Even when court action begins, most cases settle before trial. Should your claim go to court, our team will support and represent you throughout the process, ensuring you’re well-prepared and your case is presented effectively.
We handle cycling injury claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means you won’t have to pay any upfront legal costs for your claim. Additionally, many clients have access to legal expenses insurance, which helps cover the legal fees. As your dedicated cycle accident solicitor, we’re committed to transparency about costs from the outset.
We also offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explain the claims process, allowing you to make an informed decision without any financial risk or obligation.
Yes, in many cases, you can still make a cycling accident claim even if you were partly responsible for the incident. Under Scots law, the principle of contributory negligence means that any award may be reduced in proportion to your share of the blame, but you are not automatically barred from seeking compensation.
For example, if another road user ran a red light and you were not wearing a helmet, a court may find that both parties contributed to the severity of your injuries. Our personal injury solicitors will assess the circumstances of your accident and advise you honestly on the strength of your claim.
Yes, and it is one of the most common situations our team deals with. If a driver’s negligence caused your injuries, whether they failed to give you enough space, pulled out without looking, or misjudged your speed at a junction, you have the right to seek compensation for the injuries caused and any financial losses that followed.
To make a successful claim, you need to show that the other driver was at fault and that their actions directly led to your injuries. You do not need to have all of that evidence ready yourself. Our team will work with you to obtain it, from dashcam and CCTV footage through to independent medical reports. If the driver who hit you was uninsured or left the scene, you can still pursue compensation through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB), and our solicitors have experience handling exactly those kinds of cases.
You are not always legally required to report a cycling accident, but doing so is strongly advisable, particularly if you have been injured or if there is any dispute about what happened. A police report creates an official record of where and how the accident happened, which can be valuable evidence if you decide to make a claim later.
If the driver involved failed to stop or did not give you their details, you are required by law to report the incident to the police within 24 hours.
Even if the accident seemed minor at the time, it is worth reporting it as soon as possible. Injuries can take days to fully present themselves, and your recollection of events will be clearest immediately after. If you are unsure what steps to take after a road accident, our team can give you practical advice on where to start.
Let Watermans handle the legal complexities and help you secure maximum compensation for a cycling injury.
Request a callback from our dedicated cycling accident solicitors today.
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Your claim could be worth...
Claim Worth
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055
“I enjoy the challenge of putting my clients back in a position they would have been in, had they not been unfortunate to suffer an accident through no fault of their own.”
John Dillon, Head of Dispute Resolution
