Although many motorbike accidents are caused by other road users rather than the motorcyclist, this can scarcely matter to a pillion passenger who suffers injuries as a consequence. What matters to the passenger is the extent of compensation that may be claimed to offset pain, trauma, loss of income and all the other factors that come in the wake of an accident.

 

In theory, a motorcyclist should take a number of factors into consideration before taking on a pillion passenger. Before carrying a pillion passenger on a motorbike, it is advisable to alter the suspension and adjust the headlight as the extra weight towards the back might tip the motorcycle backwards. A passenger will alter the handling characteristics of the vehicle, reducing stability at low speed as well as reducing the bike’s braking and acceleration capacities.

 

A motorcycle’s dynamics will change when there is a passenger riding on the pillion. It is the driver’s responsibility to compensate for this and keep both rider and pillion safe.

 

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and consider that the injury might have been avoided if you had been given proper advice and instructions by the motorcyclist, contact Macks Solicitors on Freephone 0800 9809 377 to establish whether you might have a claim. Macks Solicitors will also be able to advise you on how to recover compensation for any injury sustained as a pillion passenger, no matter what the cause. Remember – Freephone 0800 9809 377 for friendly, professional advice on all kinds of personal injury.