Lalloo Solicitors · Dublin
Motorcycle accident claims require a clear account of the collision and careful evidence of the rider’s or pillion passenger’s injuries. Lalloo Solicitors in Dublin can help identify the issues, preserve evidence and explain the claims process.
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Claims involving riders and pillion passengers
A motorbike collision may involve a vehicle turning across the rider’s path, emerging from a junction, changing lanes or opening a door. Each account must be examined on its own facts. Riding a motorcycle does not, by itself, establish fault or prevent an injured person from bringing a claim.
A pillion passenger’s position can differ from the rider’s. The relevant respondent may be another road user, the motorcycle rider or more than one party. Where people involved have different interests, a solicitor must consider whether separate representation is required.
Visibility, road position and disputed fault
Claims may raise questions about speed, visibility, lane position or the sequence of manoeuvres. Helmet-camera or dashcam footage can help, particularly where witness accounts differ. Preserve the original recording and avoid editing away the moments before the collision.
Injuries and recovery
Medical evidence should address the injuries, treatment, prognosis and any effect on work or everyday life. If several injuries are involved, explain them accurately and retain the relevant records. Continuing care, rehabilitation and future losses require supporting evidence; they should not be estimated from someone else’s settlement.
What to keep after a motorcycle accident
- Vehicle registrations, insurance details, witness contacts and Garda reference details.
- Photographs of the collision scene, road layout and damage where safe to obtain.
- Original helmet-camera or dashcam recordings and details of possible CCTV.
- Photographs and records of the motorcycle, helmet and protective clothing before repair or disposal.
- Medical documents, treatment receipts and evidence of lost income or assistance required.
Do not use damaged safety equipment to preserve evidence. Keep relevant items safely where practicable and seek advice about inspection before repair or disposal. A claim involving an uninsured or unidentified vehicle may require a different procedure.
How Lalloo Solicitors can help
We review the circumstances, identify the relevant parties and explain what further evidence may be needed. The medical evidence must connect the injury with the accident and address recovery, treatment and any continuing effects.
Many personal injury claims begin through the Injuries Resolution Board application process. The appropriate route, any settlement discussions and the need for court proceedings depend on the claim. You can also read about assessment and mediation advice.
A claim may include compensation for the injury and supported financial losses, such as treatment expenses and loss of earnings. There is no fixed payment for an accident type: the evidence and individual circumstances matter.
Time limits and legal costs
Seek advice promptly. Strict time limits apply and must be checked against your particular circumstances. Reporting an accident, making a complaint or speaking to an insurer does not by itself protect a legal deadline.
We explain professional fees and outlays for the proposed work. Read our legal costs guide and No Win No Fee Explained. Any funding arrangement is subject to the terms agreed in writing for your case.
Motorbike and motorcycle accident claims: common questions
Can a pillion passenger make a claim?
Potentially, where another person’s fault caused injury. The rider’s and passenger’s legal positions should be considered separately, including any conflict in their interests.
Does an allegation about my speed end the claim?
No. An allegation must be evaluated against the evidence. The issue may affect responsibility or compensation, but the result cannot be assumed from the allegation alone.
What if the vehicle left the scene?
Record all available identifying details and seek advice promptly about reporting and the procedure for uninsured or unidentified driver claims. Do not assume that the ordinary insurer route applies.
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Injured.ie is operated by Lalloo Solicitors. Contact our office at Alexandra House, 3 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4, D04 C7H2 to discuss the accident, your injuries and the information available.
(01) 664 1800 · info@injured.ie
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Sources checked on 21 September 2026. Road Safety Authority: Rules of the Road · Injuries Resolution Board: assessment.
General information only, not advice on an individual case. No outcome or compensation amount is guaranteed. A solicitor-client relationship arises only when our appointment is confirmed in writing. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.