O’Reilly Doherty & Co., established as a general solicitors practice in the year 1984, is a leading practice that deals with bicycle accident claims in Dublin.

Cycling has become extremely popular in Ireland over the last number of years. But, cyclists can be very vulnerable to accidents on the roads, especially in urban areas like Dublin. As unfortunate as it is, this means bicycle accident claims are common. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident please read below to get more information on what you should do next.

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If you have a query in relation to taking a personal injury* claim then we would be happy to discuss it with you. There is no charge for a consultation to discuss any potential claim.

What are you entitled to?

  • Medical Expenditure: Your medical bills pertaining to the injuries sustained in the accident.

  • Special Compensation: Special compensation is given to make up for the loss of income that resulted from the accident.

Documents you need

  • Medical Reports: To prove the severity of the injuries sustained.

  • Gardai’s Report Copy: This report will contain all the information about the accident.

  • Driver Details: The relevant details of the offending driver/ person who caused the accident.

What to do involved in a bicycle accident?

  • Account the Injuries: Seek medical attention accordingly; common injuries sustained by cyclists in road accidents are head injuries, neck and back injuries, collarbone and arm injuries, and injuries on the legs.

  • Collect Information: Make a note of the information regarding the accident and the other party, also take photographs if you can.

  • File a Report: Make a statement with the Gardai to ensure there is official paperwork recording the incident and its details.

  • Find Representation: File a claim to your insurance company through the selected solicitor.

How will we help you?

  • Application: The whole account of the incident as well as all the information collected with all the relevant documents are submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) after filing a claim with the insurance company.

  • Advice: We provide legal advice about the settlement amount and how to proceed if the offer is not as desired.

  • Representation: Should your claim be rejected, we will represent you in the court.

Why choose us as your solicitors?

  • Honest and Ethical: We value honesty and maintain an ethically sound and lawful approach to all our cases.

  • Experience and Expertise: Our team of experts has an experience of over 26 years as solicitors dealing with personal injury claims.

  • Client-Oriented: We provide support and information to our clients in a manner that is easy to understand and comfortable for them.

  • Communication and Support: We keep you informed throughout the bicycle accident claims settlement process.

If you have experienced a bicycle accident, O’Reilly Doherty & Co. are here for you to help with all your bicycle accident claims with the right representation.

*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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