Most importantly, stay calm
Emotions can run high after being knocked off your bicycle. The calmer you are the better chance you have of making sure that the necessary information is collected at the scene of the accident. This evidence will help when you start a cycle accident compensation claim.
Call 999 and report the accident to the Police
If serious injuries have been sustained get medical attention. Both of these actions will help with evidence later on should you start a cycle accident compensation claim as the Police will have written a Police Report, and your injuries will have been recorded by the Hospital or by your GP.
Make a note of the licence plates
And drivers licence numbers of the other parties involved – Also collect the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the other motorists involved. If there are witnesses, it will be beneficial to collect their contact details as well as they will be able to corroborate the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Take photos of the accident scene
If you have a smartphone with you or there is someone available to, take photos of the accident scene, including any damage done to vehicles. Photographing things like skid marks and damaged road furniture / signage will also form part of the evidence when you commence a personal injury claim following a cycle accident.