Motorcycles are involved in most road injuries in Thailand, and many of the people hurt are riders, passengers on motorbike taxis, and pedestrians. If you were injured on or by a motorcycle in Bangkok or elsewhere in Thailand, Law Studios Thailand can help you claim from the driver who caused it and their insurer, in English or Thai.
Common motorcycle accident cases we handle
- Rider hit by a car, truck, or van
- Passenger on a motorbike taxi or ride-hailing motorbike
- Pedestrian hit by a motorcycle
- Rental scooter accidents, including disputes with the rental shop
- Hit-and-run accidents where the rider or driver cannot be found
- Accidents caused by poor road conditions or roadwork
Who pays after a motorcycle accident
- Por Ror Bor: every vehicle must carry compulsory insurance, which pays initial medical costs for anyone injured, whoever was at fault. See how Por Ror Bor works.
- The at-fault driver's insurer: for medical costs above Por Ror Bor limits, lost income, pain and suffering, and damage to your property. This is where most compensation comes from, and where insurers most often stall or lowball. See how we handle it.
- The driver personally, and sometimes their employer: for amounts above the policy limits, or if there is no voluntary insurance.
- Ride-hailing platforms: some may have their own accident cover for passengers. We check what applies to your trip.
Helmets, licenses, and fault
Thai law requires riders and passengers to wear helmets. Riding without a helmet or without a valid motorcycle license does not automatically stop you from claiming, but it can reduce the compensation you receive. A court can reduce damages where the injured person's own fault contributed to the harm (Civil and Commercial Code, section 223). Insurers also use these points to push offers down, so it matters how they are argued.
Rental scooter disputes
After a crash on a rented bike, rental shops often demand large repair payments and may keep your passport as a deposit until you pay. Keep the rental contract and photos of the bike from when you rented it, don't sign any new document about damage, and contact us. We negotiate with the shop, check whether the bike was insured, and help you get your passport back.
How we build your claim
- Get the police report and confirm what was recorded about fault.
- Request CCTV quickly. In Bangkok, footage is often overwritten within days or weeks.
- Collect medical certificates, receipts, and proof of lost income.
- Claim Por Ror Bor, then send a formal demand to the at-fault driver's insurer.
- Represent you at mediation, or file in court if the offer is too low.