What We Do

From Initial Contact to Receiving Your Settlement

At The Cycling Solicitors, we’re passionate about standing up for injured cyclists. Whether you’ve been knocked off your bike by a careless driver, injured by a road defect, or involved in a hit-and-run, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Here's how we take your claim from your first call to your final compensation.

 

Step 1: Free Initial Consultation

Your journey begins with a no-obligation, free consultation. We’ll ask about:

• How your accident happened
• The nature of your injuries
• Any damage to your bike and gear
• The financial impact (e.g. lost earnings, treatment costs)

We’ll give you honest, clear advice on whether we believe you have a claim – and explain your options.

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Step 2: Starting Your Claim

If you choose to go ahead:

• We’ll open your file and explain our conditional "No Win, No Fee" fee agreement
• We’ll begin gathering key documents: Police report, medical records, and photographs
• We’ll notify the defendant (e.g. the driver or their insurer) that we are acting on your behalf

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Step 3: Evidence Gathering

We take care of collecting the evidence to support your claim, including:

• Medical reports
• Witness statements
• CCTV or helmet cam footage
• Quotes for bike repair or replacement
• Documentation in respect of lost earnings or other losses

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Step 4: Independent Medical Examination

To value your injuries accurately, we’ll arrange for you to see a specialist medical expert. They will:

• Assess your injuries and recovery progress
• Provide a formal medical report
• Identify future treatment needs
• Provide a prognosis

This report forms the foundation for your injury valuation, known as general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

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Step 5: Negotiation with the Defendant or Insurer

Once we have full medical and financial evidence, we will:

• Send a formal schedule of loss together with medical evidence to the other side
• Begin negotiating your compensation for both general damages (pain and suffering) and special damages (financial losses)

Most of our claims are settled without going to court.

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Step 6: Interim Payments (If Needed)

If you are struggling financially (e.g. unable to work or need urgent treatment), we can request interim payments – a part payment of your compensation paid before the final settlement.

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Step 7: Settlement or Court Proceedings

• If the other party accepts liability and we agree on a figure for general damages and special damages, your case is settled and payment follows within weeks.
• If they dispute liability or offer too little, we may issue court proceedings. We will represent you throughout and aim to resolve your claim without a trial – though we’re fully prepared to go to court if needed.

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Step 8: You Receive Your Settlement

Once a settlement is agreed:

• You’ll receive a breakdown of the final figure
• If you’ve had interim payments, they will be deducted from the final figure
• You will then receive your settlement by bank transfer

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Supporting You All the Way

Our team is here to support you not just legally, but personally. We understand how cycling injuries affect every part of your life – physically, emotionally, and financially. From day one to the day your claim is settled, you’ll have a dedicated solicitor who understands cycling, the law, and the impact of your injury on you.

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