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Cycling, Pedestrian and Motorbike Accident Solicitors

If you have been injured on the road as a cyclist, pedestrian or motorcyclist and want to pursue a claim, our solicitors, with over 18 years of experience in road traffic personal injury claims in England and Wales, can help.

Road traffic accidents involving cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists are among the most serious personal injury claims in England and Wales, both in terms of the injuries sustained and the legal disputes that commonly arise. Unlike occupants of motor vehicles, those on foot or on two wheels have no protective shell between them and the impact. Injuries frequently involve fractures, soft tissue damage, brain injury and, in the most severe cases, life-changing disability.

The legal basis for most road traffic accident claims is negligence: a road user owes a duty of care to other road users, and a breach of that duty that causes injury gives the injured party the right to compensation. Law Lane Solicitors advises cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists from our offices in Stratford, High Holborn and Croydon. Founded in 2015, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our reviews average 4.95 out of 5 based on over 1,200 reviews.

What does our road traffic accident service cover?

Road accident claims for vulnerable road users take different forms depending on the type of incident and who is at fault. Our team advises and acts on the following matters:

  • Cycling accident claims, including collisions caused by drivers failing to give way, cutting across a cyclist’s path, opening car doors without checking, or overtaking without adequate clearance.
  • Pedestrian accident claims, including collisions at pedestrian crossings, accidents in car parks, and incidents involving vehicles mounting pavements or failing to give way at junctions.
  • Motorbike and moped accident claims, where another driver has failed to observe a motorcyclist’s presence, pulled out at a junction, or driven negligently in conditions where a motorcyclist was particularly vulnerable.
  • Cyclist dooring claims, where a car driver or passenger opens a door into the path of a cyclist without checking for oncoming traffic, causing the cyclist to be struck or thrown.
  • Hit and run claims, where the driver who caused the accident cannot be identified. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau handles untraced driver claims under the Untraced Drivers Agreement.
  • Uninsured driver claims, pursued through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau where the at-fault vehicle was uninsured at the time of the collision.
  • Injury claims involving defective road surfaces, where the local highway authority has failed in its duty to maintain the road, resulting in a cyclist or motorcyclist losing control.
  • Claims for damage to a bicycle, motorcycle or protective equipment, alongside personal injury compensation.
  • Interim payment applications, securing early payment of agreed compensation to fund medical treatment, rehabilitation or replacement of earnings before the final settlement is reached.
  • Claims under the Limitation Act 1980, advising on the three-year limitation period from the date of the accident or date of knowledge, including the extension for claimants under 18.

Why choose Law Lane for cycling, pedestrian and motorbike claims?

Insurers representing at-fault drivers frequently contest liability or argue that the injured road user contributed to the accident by failing to wear a helmet, not using lights, or riding in a way they say was unsafe. These arguments can reduce the value of a settlement if they are not challenged properly. We understand how these arguments are made and how to rebut them with the right evidence, including accident reconstruction, witness evidence, and CCTV or dashcam footage.

We have solicitors, solicitor-advocates and barristers under one roof. Where a dispute over liability requires a court hearing, our in-house advocates are ready to represent clients without the delay and additional cost of instructing external counsel. In contested road traffic accident claims, that continuity from instruction to resolution is a practical advantage.

Where injuries are serious and rehabilitation is urgent, we act quickly to secure interim payments so clients are not left waiting for a final settlement before accessing the treatment they need.

Get in touch

Our personal injury team is ready to advise you on your cycling, pedestrian or motorbike accident claim today. Early advice protects your evidence and your right to recover in full.

Phone: 020 7870 4870 or email: info@lawlanesolicitors.co.uk 

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Frequently Asked Questions – Cycling, Pedestrian and Motorbike Accident Solicitors

Can I claim if I was not wearing a cycle helmet?

Yes, but the absence of a helmet may affect the amount you recover. A defendant can argue contributory negligence if failing to wear a helmet made your head injuries more serious than they would otherwise have been. Whether that argument succeeds, and to what extent it reduces your damages, depends on the medical evidence about what difference a helmet would have made in your specific accident. We advise on this issue in every cycling claim.

What if the driver who hit me drove away?

If the at-fault driver cannot be traced, you may be able to claim compensation through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau’s Untraced Drivers Agreement. The MIB exists to compensate victims of untraced or uninsured drivers. There are specific procedural requirements, including prompt reporting to the police, which must be followed for the claim to be valid. We handle MIB claims and advise on the steps needed from the outset.

How long do I have to bring a road accident claim?

The general time limit under the Limitation Act 1980 is three years from the date of the accident or the date on which you first knew about your injury and its cause. For claimants who were under 18 at the time of the accident, the three-year period runs from their 18th birthday. Missing the limitation deadline will ordinarily bar the claim, so early advice is essential.

The accident happened partly because of a pothole. Who is responsible?

Where a defective road surface contributed to or caused the accident, the relevant highway authority may be liable for failing to maintain the road. Claims against highway authorities are subject to specific rules, including the need to show the authority knew or should have known of the defect. Gathering evidence of the defect, including photographs and records of any previous complaints, is important at an early stage.

Can I claim for the damage to my bicycle or motorcycle?

Yes. A personal injury claim can include special damages for the cost of repairing or replacing your bicycle, motorcycle or protective equipment, as well as any other financial losses directly caused by the accident. We advise on the full scope of recoverable losses for every instruction.

What if the insurer offers me a settlement quickly?

Early settlement offers from insurers should be treated with caution, particularly before the full extent of your injuries is known. Accepting a settlement before your prognosis is clear may mean you settle for less than your claim is worth, particularly if you develop complications or require further treatment. We advise on whether an offer is fair and appropriate before you accept anything.

Do I need a police report to make a claim?

You do not need a police report to bring a personal injury claim in England and Wales. However, a report is strong evidence of the incident and the other driver’s involvement. For untraced driver claims through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, a police report is required. We advise on the evidential position at the start of every instruction.

How much does an initial consultation cost?

We offer a fixed-fee initial consultation for road accident claims. At that meeting, we review the circumstances of the accident, advise on liability and limitation, and explain the funding options available. Please get in touch to arrange a time.

Personal injury team

Tahir Shahab Khan

Tahir Shahab Khan

Supervising Director, Solicitor Advocate

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Jai Singh

Jai Singh

Solicitor

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Monica Coleman

Monica Coleman

Solicitor

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Nicola Miley

Nicola Miley

Senior Litigation Executive

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Sajad Zamir

Sajad Zamir

Paralegal

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Supervising Director, Solicitor Advocate

Tahir Shahab Khan

  • Designation: Supervising Director, Solicitor Advocate
  • Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto

I am a Director and Solicitor at Law Lane Solicitors where I supervise a team of solicitors and caseworkers. I was called to the Bar as a Barrister in March 2001 and in April 2006 cross-qualified to become a Solicitor of Senior Courts of England & Wales. I am a member of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

I specialise and have wide experience of litigation in Public Law and Human Rights, with an emphasis on Immigration, skilled worker visa, asylum, nationality, EU and regulatory Law. I also oversee Criminal and Civil Litigation particularly PI and Clinical Negligence matters. Book your Free 10 Minutes Consultation

Practice Areas
  • Immigration Law
  • Asylum Law
  • Business Immigration
  • Public Law
  • Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
  • Personal Injury
  • Wills & Probate
Career & Experience

I started working in the legal profession in 1999 – initially as an outdoor clerk and later became a legal assistant and legal executive at various organisations. In 2006, I joined as a Partner Solicitor at Shaad Solicitors. In 2007, I joined Khans Solicitors as a Partner and remained there until 2015. In 2015, I, along with three other Partners, established Law Lane Solicitors where I am currently appointed as the Managing Director.

In a short span of time, Law Lane has achieved innumerable qualifying accreditations marks for legal practices and meets the highest standards of technical expertise and client service in specific areas of law. For example: Lexcel, Legal 500, Immigration and Asylum quality mark, Conveyancing quality mark.

I have successfully defended in the High Court various institution Tier 4 sponsor licence revocation matters pertaining to the TOEIC English language fiasco. I have also defended individuals who were alleged by the SSHD to have applied deception in successfully completing their TOEIC English language test. To date, I have won over 90% of my cases and brought back a number of individuals to the UK from their country of residence due to their unlawful removal by the SSHD.

I also have a deep knowledge and expertise in Tier 1 (General) refusals under paragraph 322(5) where an applicant’s character and conduct call into question their desirability of remaining in the UK by the SSHD. I have defended and won over 90% of innocent applicant’s cases against the SSHD.

Many of my most notable cases have been presented in High Courts, Crown courts and Supreme Courts.

I represent clients from various ethnic backgrounds such as: Albanian, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Turkish, Sudanese, Eritrean, Ethiopian and other.

I have appeared on various television shows since 2006 for discussions on numerous legal topics.

Notable Cases

Amin, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 439 (31 March 2022):

This case regarded overturning a British citizenship refusal based on character concerns. The Home Office believed that Mr Amin’s association with Mullah Krekar and other members of Ansar al Islam meant that he was not of good character and refused his application to naturalise as a British citizen. This appeal was brought forward to argue that the decision to refuse his application for British citizenship was unlawful as the Home Office had failed to consider new factors.

Raza, R (on the application of)  The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 36 (28 January 2016):

The issue in this case is whether the appellant was entitled to the benefit of the leeway provided by the case of Patel (revocation of sponsor licence – fairness) India  [2011] UKUT 00211 (IAC)  in relation to students whose Tier 4 (General) sponsor ceases to run the course on which they are enrolled and whether that case was rightly decided.

London St Andrew’s College, R (On the Application Of)  The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2496 (08 November 2018):

This was an appeal against an order of McGowan J in London St Andrews College  Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 4328 (Admin) dismissed the Appellant’s claim for judicial review of a decision to revoke its Tier 4 sponsor licence. Permission to appeal was granted by Arden LJ on a single ground, namely whether McGowan J had misconstrued the meaning of the phrase “any of your duties” in paragraph 162(d) of Document 3 of the Tier 4 guidance.

London College of Business Management and Information, R (on the application of) Secretary of State for the Home Department [2015] EWHC 3215 (Admin) (07 July 2015):

Tier 4 sponsor licence revocation decision of the SSHD on the basis of ETS (TOIEC English language test) used by the students to obtain admission in college was quashed by the court in that found to be unlawful by the court.

Bilal Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 303: 

Proper construction, ambit and effect of Articles 15, 31 and 35 of the Directive 2004/38/EC, Regulations 28 and 29 of the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006 and section 92(4)(b) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

Achievements
  • Qualified Barrister (non-practising)
  • Solicitor for Elderly Clients
  • International Commercial Law accreditation
  • Personal Injury accreditation by The Law Society

Email:tsk@lawlanesolicitors.com

Tel:07771 588 878

Solicitor

Jai Singh

  • Designation: Solicitor
  • Languages: English, Punjabi
Memberships
  • APIL
Education & Qualifications
  • BSc Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
  • GDL
  • LPC
  • Qualified Solicitor, under the Solicitors Regulation Authority

Email:js@lawlanesolicitors.com

Tel:07570353106

Solicitor

Monica Coleman

  • Practice Area: Personal Injury
  • Languages: English, Romanian

Monica is a Personal Injury Solicitor at Law Lane Solicitors with extensive post-qualification experience representing individuals who have been injured through no fault of their own. She is committed to securing the compensation her clients deserve while ensuring they have access to the rehabilitation and support needed to aid their recovery.

Her practice encompasses a broad range of personal injury matters, including road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, occupiers’ liability and serious injury claims. Monica has particular expertise supporting vulnerable clients, including children, individuals with complex injuries and those living with significant physical and psychological consequences following an accident.

Known for her pragmatic and client-focused approach, Monica handles even the most challenging and complex claims with confidence, sensitivity and meticulous attention to detail. She is dedicated to achieving outcomes that fully reflect the impact an injury has had on every aspect of her clients’ lives and is recognised for her ability to negotiate robust settlements in difficult cases.

Colleagues and referring solicitors value her sound judgement, strategic approach and consistent results, while clients frequently praise her empathy, clear communication and unwavering commitment throughout the claims process. Her combination of technical expertise and genuine compassion enables her to provide exceptional support during what is often one of the most difficult periods in her clients’ lives.

What Monica’s Practice Covers

Road Traffic Accidents

Monica acts for drivers, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. She is experienced in claims involving uninsured or untraced drivers though the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, as well as cases involving disputed liability or multiple Defendants. Her work spans both fast-track and multi-track litigation and she manages claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial, providing clear, practical advice and effective representation at every stage of the process.

Employer’s Liability

Monica advises employees who have been injured at work, acting in claims arising from manual handling accidents, machinery failures, falls from height and a wide range of other workplace incidents. She prepares the necessary evidence and drafts legal documents including letters of claim, witness statements, pleadings particulars and schedules of loss, instructs counsel and works closely with medical experts as the case requires.

Occupiers’ Liability

Monica represents individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of slips, trips and falls on commercial or public premises. She has experience acting in claims involving retail premises, local authority land and other public spaces, carefully investigating liability and causation issues to build the strongest possible case for her clients.

Serious and Complex Injury

High-value claims involving brain injuries, spinal trauma and other life-changing conditions form a core part of Monica’s caseload. Monica recognises the importance of recovery as well as compensation and places particular emphasis on securing early rehabilitation and interim payments wherever possible to support her clients throughout the claims process. She has substantial experience in cases involving disputed liability, multiple Defendants and complex medico-legal expert evidence.

Psychiatric Injury

Monica has developed a depth of experience in psychiatric injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, depressive and anxiety disorders as well as cases arising from occupational stress, workplace bullying and sustained pressure leading to psychological breakdown. These cases require careful management of medical and factual evidence. Foreseeability and causation are often in dispute and Monica prepares these matters to withstand close scrutiny. She acts for clients where psychiatric damage is the primary injury and where psychological harm sits alongside physical injuries.

CICA Claims

Monica advises clients pursuing compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) following violent crime. She has experience acting in cases involving physical injury, permanent scarring and disfigurement as well as significant psychological harm, guiding clients through the application process, with clear and practical advice.

Representative Cases

Monica has secured numerous settlements including several six-figure compensation claims across a broad range of personal injury matters, involving disputed liability and complex expert evidence. Selected examples of her work include:

Motorcyclist: spinal injury and psychological harm

Acted for a young motorcyclist who sustained a serious spinal injury alongside significant psychological harm after being struck by a car, securing appropriate compensation to support long-term rehabilitation and recovery.

Hit-and-run: polytrauma and brain injury

Acted for a victim of a hit-and-run collision who suffered polytrauma and a brain haemorrhage. Secured substantial compensation to assist with ongoing care and rehabilitation.

Child Claimant: multiple fractures

Acted for a child who sustained multiple fractures to various areas of the body in an accident, securing an award reflecting the nature and extent of the injuries and the impact on the child’s development.

Family: motorway collision with heavy goods vehicle

Represented a mother and her two children who suffered physical injuries and psychological trauma in a motorway collision with a heavy goods vehicle. Secured damages for the whole family.

CICA: taxi driver assaulted by passengers

Managed a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claim for a taxi driver attacked by passengers who sustained significant physical injuries, disfigurement and psychiatric damage following the assault.

Pedestrian: psychiatric injury

Acted for a pedestrian who developed a severe depressive episode following an accident and physical injuries sustained, requiring extensive psychiatric treatment and expert evidence throughout the claim.

Passenger: complex PTSD and depression

Represented a passenger diagnosed with whiplash type injuries alongside complex PTSD and severe depression, achieving a settlement reflecting the full extent of the psychiatric impact.

Who Monica Acts For

Monica represents adults, children and families who have been injured through no fault of their own. Her clients include employees injured at work, road traffic victims, people hurt in public places and individuals living with serious or life-changing injuries. She regularly advises clients from a wide range of backgrounds and speaks Romanian fluently, enabling her to support Romanian-speaking clients.

How Monica Works

Monica is known for her approachable and responsive manner. She takes time to know her clients and understand each one’s individual circumstances before she explains the claim process in clear, straightforward language. She keeps clients informed at key stages thereby managing their expectations. She advocates for early rehabilitation and works proactively to secure early admissions of liability. She fights hard to secure interim payments wherever possible, helping clients access treatment and support without unnecessary delay.

With experience supervising junior colleagues and managing complex caseloads, Monica brings a highly organised and meticulous approach to every matter. She provides regular updates, explains developments clearly and ensures clients understand their options so they feel 100% supported, giving them the confidence and reassurance to concentrate on their recovery while she focuses on achieving the best possible outcome in each case.

What Clients Say

“I’d like to express my sincere thanks to Monica and the entire team for their support and professionalism in resolving my personal injury claim. From start to finish, they were attentive, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed throughout the process. Their dedication made a difficult situation much easier to navigate, and I truly appreciate the time and effort they invested in achieving a positive outcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of expert guidance.” – DP Google Review

“I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation for Ms. Monica’s exceptional support throughout the claim process. Her humble demeanor, professionalism, and patience were truly commendable. She ensured clear communication at every stage, addressed all concerns promptly, and handled the process with great efficiency. Her dedication and positive attitude made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. I am genuinely grateful for her valuable assistance.” – WY Trustpilot

Outside the Law

Monica is a qualified Mental Health First Aider, which complements her work supporting clients who have experienced psychological trauma and serious injuries. She is also actively involved in building connections with the Romanian community in London as well as across England and Wales. Outside work, Monica enjoys hiking, travelling and attending live music events.

Speak to Monica

Law Lane Solicitors has offices in Stratford E15, Holborn WC1V, and Croydon CR0. Claimant personal injury claims are taken on a no win, no fee basis.

To speak with Monica about a personal injury claim, contact Law Lane Solicitors by phone or through the online enquiry form.

Law Lane Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Education & Qualifications
  • Monica holds an LLB (Hons) from The College of Law and completed the Nottingham’s Law School Legal Practice Course. She qualified as a Solicitor in January 2013 and has practised in personal injury throughout her career. She joined Law Lane Solicitors in July 2023.
  • Professional memberships: Law Society of England and Wales.

Tel:0203 603 9344

Senior Litigation Executive

Nicola Miley

  • Designation: Senior Litigation Executive, Personal Injury Team Leader
  • Languages: English, Irish, French

I have over 16 years of Personal Injury Litigation experience, in Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales as well as European claims. I have worked on Cross Border/Joint Litigation between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Road Traffic Accidents Personal Injury Litigation along with Road Traffic Accidents Personal Injury in Europe.

Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury
  • Clinical Negligence
Career & Expertise

I worked with In-House Solicitors for UK Insurers, Defendant Solicitor within Legal500 for Key Insurers within UK, Defendant Fraud Solicitors Legal 500 Law Firm for Key/Major Insurers within UK, Claimant Solicitor within Legal 500 Law Firm in UK.

I have previously worked on Liability disputes, ADR/Settlement discussions with Parties Directly and Legal Representatives, Road Traffic Incident Investigations, Fraud Investigations within Personal Injury, Credit hire, vehicle damage settlements, Motor Insurers Bureau, Motor Insurer Bureau Ireland, Insurance Bureaus within Europe, and MOJ, Fast Track and Multi Track.

Achievements
  • Implicating and Investigating Fraud Rings in Northern Ireland run by the Real I.R.A and other various fraud rings within the Republic of Ireland, UK and Scotland and Wales
  • Quinn Direct, Liberty Insurance, Tradewise Insurance, Slater & Gordon Solicitors, Horwich Farrelly, Plexus Law, Advantage Solicitors, Direct Line Insurance Group, Law Lane Solicitors
Notable Cases
  • Sabir V Orridge and Company Ltd – EL & OL Matter
  • Madni V 1) Compass Group & Ireland PLC, 2) Capital & Regional PLC, 3) CRBE Managed Services Ltd, 4) Ms Diane Stewart T/A Action Doors, 5) Mann Shop Front Ltd – EL & OL Matter
  • Puthiya Purayil V Kizhakkepeediyakkal – RTA Matter
  • Virk V 1) Mib & 2) Hdi Gerling – RTA Matter
  • Saini V 1) Danny Sullivans & Sons Ltd & 2) Colas Rail Ltd – EL & OL Matter
  • Ahmad V Cica – Criminal Injury Matter
  • Ahmad V Arriva London North Ltd – EL Matter
  • Ahmad V Mib (Untraced Agreement) – RTA Matter
  • Abbas, 2) Abbas, 3) Amjad, 4) Zaheer V Esure – RTA Matter
  • Ahmed V 1) Mitie Group PLC & 2) The Crown Estate – EL & OL Matter
Memberships
  • Paralegal Level of Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Email:nicola@lawlanesolicitors.com

Paralegal

Sajad Zamir

  • Designation: Paralegal
  • Languages: English
Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury

Email:sz@lawlanesolicitors.com

Accreditations & Memberships