What to do after a cycling incident

Seek medical attention

It goes without saying that you should seek medical attention first and foremost if you have been injured in a cycling collision. It may seem minor at the time, but it’s always best to get checked out.

Get help from specialist cycling solicitors

If you’ve been involved in a cycling incident, our experienced legal team is here to help. We’ll discuss what happened, explain your rights, outline the responsibilities of other road users and highway authorities, and guide you through your next steps.

Our solicitors are not only legal experts – many are also cyclists themselves. We understand how much your bike and your ability to ride matter to you.

We’ll keep you updated throughout your case and are always on hand to answer any questions. You can reach us by phone, by email or via our bespoke client portal – help is never far away.

A key benefit of your insurance

As part of your insurance, when you choose Fletchers Solicitors, you’ll receive 100% of your compensation – with no deductions from your damages.

Unlike many other law firms, we don’t take a success fee. In serious injury cases, that could mean thousands of pounds more in your pocket when your case is settled.

You have access to a specialist legal team which is there to support you and are experts in dealing with the most serious incidents.

You also get access to the Fletchers Rehabilitation and Wellbeing team as part of your claim. Their focus is on recovery and your wellbeing.

Fletchers Solicitors: 10 Steps to take after a collision

1. Seek medical attention. Always get checked by a medical professional – even if injuries seem minor.
2. Stay calm and polite. Keeping composed helps ensure others – including emergency services – listen to you clearly.
3. Record the location. Note exactly where the incident happened, including road names, nearby landmarks or business names.
4. Take vehicle details. Record registration numbers and identify the driver(s) involved if there are any.
5. Gather contact details. Collect names, addresses and phone numbers of everyone involved, plus any witnesses.
6. Document the scene. Take photos or make sketches of the location, road surface, vehicles, bikes and any debris or skid marks. Photograph injuries, too, or ask a witness to help if you can’t.
7. Report the incident. Injury accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours. The driver must show proof of insurance when requested.
8. For damage-only incidents, the driver must provide their name, address and vehicle owner details. If they refuse, report it to the police within 24 hours.
9. Keep your damaged bike. Don’t repair or dispose of it until you’ve been advised to do so – it may be important evidence.
10. Contact Cycle SOS Fletchers Solicitors. If you’ve been injured, call our freephone helpline on 0808 500 8109. Our specialist solicitors will discuss the incident, explain your options and guide you through your next steps.

We’re here to help

For advice or to start your claim, call 0808 500 8109 to get free initial advice from our specialist team. You can phone or schedule a callback at a time that suits you.