Personal injury after a bicycle accident? Get free advice!

Questioner

My sister does not have WA. A scooter driver crashed into my sister. She was on her bike and had her phone in her hand, she put her hand out and went left, because of that a scooter driver crashed into her. The scooter driver states that he did not see a hand but a witness states that she had slightly extended her hand. My sister filmed the witness when she said this. Now my sister doesn't know what to do. She has neck pain and her bike and mobile are broken.

Lawyer

First of all I wish your sister much strength. I hope she recovers well and completely! As a cyclist, your sister is legally protected. Given this legal protection, I expect that she is entitled to compensation, at least 50% of her damage must be compensated. She can contact the scooter insurer for this. Because your sister has suffered injuries, I advise her to hire a personal injury specialist. A personal injury specialist can provide her with legal assistance and represent her interests. He can therefore investigate liability further and contact the liable insurer. A personal injury specialist is usually free of charge, as the liable party must also pay the costs for legal assistance. If you wish, your sister can contact me. I will be happy to help her!

Lawyer

Based on article 185 WVW, your sister is indeed a protected road user. In this case (unless there is force majeure) she will be compensated for 50% of her damage. Whether she is entitled to higher compensation depends on the circumstances of the case. I cannot judge that with the information that has been provided. Your sister would do well to hire a personal injury specialist. You can contact me about this. We always work free of charge for victims.

Lawyer

What a terrible situation for your sister. I hope she makes a full recovery soon. In a similar situation I recently recovered the full damages for a client of mine because the insurance company finally accepted that now that there was a witness my client's story was credible. The legal costs in that case were also paid in full. If you wish, I am therefore also willing to look into your sister's case and to help her further. I see a great chance that the damage can be recovered in full or at least in part.