Motorcycle accidents can be more serious than car accidents, and riders are often more vulnerable. If you’ve been in a non-fault accident on your bike, this guide explains what to do.
At the scene: safety first
Get yourself to safety and check for injuries — motorcycle accidents carry a higher risk of injury, so don’t move if you’re hurt and call 999 if needed. Once safe, if you’re able to:
- Exchange details with the other driver
- Photograph the scene, both vehicles and the damage
- Note the other vehicle’s registration
- Get details of any witnesses
Don’t admit fault
As with any accident, liability is decided on the evidence. Don’t admit fault at the scene, even if you’re shaken.
Getting a replacement bike
Motorcyclists are just as entitled to a replacement vehicle as any driver. After a non-fault accident, you can get a like-for-like replacement motorbike or moped while yours is repaired, at no cost to you.
Injuries and compensation
Because motorcycle accidents often cause injury, a personal injury claim can be an important part of your case. Compensation can cover pain and suffering, medical costs, loss of earnings and rehabilitation. Our team handles your injury claim alongside your vehicle claim.
How we help
We take care of recovery, storage, repairs, your replacement and the full claim — all recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer — so you can focus on recovering.
Been in a non-fault accident?
Our team is available 24/7. We handle everything — recovery, a replacement vehicle, repairs and your claim — at no cost to you.
Please note: this article is general information about how non-fault accident claims usually work. It is not legal advice and does not create a client relationship. Every claim turns on its own facts — if you need advice on your situation, get in touch and we’ll talk it through with you.