After a cycle accident, you should make sure to keep hold of all of your records. We know the aftermath can be scary and stressful, but it’s important that you can try and remain as calm as possible.
From here you’ll want to gather information which will help with a cycle accident claim if you want to pursue one.
What to do in the aftermath of a cycle accident? There are a few legal steps which can be found in the S170 Road Traffic Act 1988. Below are the records you need to have for your claim, and what happens next.
What cycle accident records do I need?
The main records we recommend that you keep are:
- Third parties full name, address, contact details, and car registration
- Contact details for any witnesses
- Any photos or videos from the scene
- Police report
- GP/Hospital report
- Receipts and bills, for example, to prove the expense of any bike repairs
- Written account/sketch of the accident (written as soon as possible after the accident)
Make sure to keep these documents in a safe place so that they can be accessed when needed. They will make up the crucial evidence if you decide to go forward with a cycle accident claim. You can read our other articles for more information on what do I need to provide for a cycle accident claim.
Why do I need to keep hold of the records?
It’s important to keep hold of your cycle accident records as we will need to use them for our claim. Due to the case being ongoing, we ask that you hold on to them for the duration of the claims process.
You might want to keep them after the case, just as a record of what happened.
Where should I store my records?
You should make sure you collect and store all your records from the very beginning. Ensure that they are all kept in a safe place. Documents should also be kept together to avoid any important pieces being lost.
They should be kept until we tell you that you are okay to discard of them at your discretion. If you decide to do this, we advise you to shred them, as they contain sensitive information about you and the incident.
Who will need to see my cycle accident records?
Your cycle accident records will be used by our experienced team of solicitors, who specialise in cycle accident claims. Ultimately, they will use this to build your case, so this is why they need all the relevant documents.
These will be kept confidentially with us and will only be used for the purpose of your case. We recommend that you also keep copies for this case, and maybe even have additional copies just in case.
When will you need the cycle accident records?
We will need your records from the outset when you start a claim. In the beginning they will help us to build a picture of the scene to fully understand what happened and how. From here we will use them to refer to as we build the case.
This is why it’s so important to make sure that you have all your documents kept in a safe place so that we aren’t missing any crucial information.
When making a cycle accident claim
To build your case we are going to need as much information and documentation as possible. This means those records you’ve obtained and kept hold of. If anything is missing, we will help either obtain this or work around it for your case.
From here we can build up a case based on where the accident took place, when it happened, and what happened. This is why documents such as eyewitness accounts and CCTV/photographs are so important.
If you need help choosing the right solicitor for your personal injury claim, you can contact us to learn more.
Ready to start your cycle accident claim?
If you’re ready to start your cycle accident claim, we’re here for you when you need us. Our team of experts will guide you through exactly what information you need to provide, what happens next and when you can expect to hear from us.
Start a claim today, or alternatively, contact us to speak to a member of our friendly team. You can also find out how much your claim could be worth with our compensation calculator.
