Pillion Passenger Accident Compensation Claims

Pillion Passenger Compensation Claims

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident whilst riding pillion, you may be eligible to claim compensation. Your eligibility to claim will depend upon a number of factors, including whether or not the driver of the motorcycle ensured you were properly prepared for the journey before setting off.

The laws surrounding motorcycle pillion passenger accident claims are very complex, and it is therefore important that you contact an experienced solicitor as soon as possible to discuss the details of your potential claim.

The accident claims specialists at Express Solicitors will take your pillion passenger claim on a 'no win, no fee' basis, allowing you o keep 100% of the compensation awarded by the courts. Call Freephone 0800 294 6250 or complete our contact form and we will get in touch.

Preparing to Ride with a Pillion Passenger

Many motorcycle accident compensation claims involving pillion passengers are the result of improper preparation on the part of the motorcyclist. If you are considering making a claim for compensation following a motorbike accident in which you sustained injuries as a pillion passenger, consider whether the following conditions were met before setting off:

A means of communicating whilst on the motorcycle was agreed upon, either by hand signal or intercom

The motorcycle was fitted with an adequate pillion seat

If you were an inexperienced pillion passenger, the motorcyclist ensured you were aware of the dangers

Your feet easily reached the footrests

You were supplied with a BSA (British Standards Authority) approved helmet

If any of the above conditions were not met prior to the ride, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

Ensuring the Legality of Your Ride

Not all motorcyclists are legally entitled to carry pillion passengers. If you discover that the motorcyclist who caused your accident was carrying you illegally, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

The laws relating to the carrying of pillion passengers are as follows:

Learner drivers may not carry pillion passengers

A secure seating position must be provided

The pillion passenger must be provided with a BSA approved helmet

Remember, as a pillion passenger the motorcyclist is responsible for ensuring your safety, therefore if you are injured in a motorbike accident through no fault of your won, you are eligible to claim compensation.

Start Your Compensation Claim

Financial compensation awarded to pillion passengers injured in accidents that are not their fault, is intended to cover medical fees and rehabilitation costs, as well as any loss of earnings resulting from a period spent out of work.

For more information call Freephone 0800 294 6250 or e-mail us.

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