Getting to Know Life on Two Wheels: Why Our Team Took to Motorcycles

At Sorrymate, we believe that being a good solicitor is about more than knowing the law. It’s about understanding the people we represent and the world they live in.

That’s why we recently sent some of our trainee solicitors and support team on a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course to give them, a taste of what it’s actually like to ride a motorcycle.

Under the guidance of professional instructors, they had the opportunity to learn the basics of motorcycle controls, balance and coordination in a controlled training environment.

And no, before anyone asks, we didn’t unleash them onto the open road just yet!

There was plenty to think about, from getting comfortable with the controls to understanding just how much is involved in riding a motorcycle.

It’s fair to say that sitting behind a desk reading about motorcycles and actually getting on one are two very different experiences!

Why Does This Matter?

At Sorrymate, we specialise in helping injured motorcyclists following road traffic accidents.

When someone comes to us after a motorcycle accident, we want our solicitors to understand more than just the legal aspects of their claim. We want them to appreciate the experience of being a rider.

Motorcyclists face different challenges from other road users.

Visibility, road positioning, balance, road surfaces and awareness of surrounding traffic all play an important part in the riding experience.

Getting on a motorcycle even in a training environment, gives our trainees a valuable insight into some of those challenges.

It also helps them appreciate the vulnerability that comes with riding a motorcycle compared with travelling in a car.

Biker Helping Bikers

We have always believed that understanding the motorcycle community is an important part of what makes Sorrymate different.

Our team is passionate about motorcycling, and we want that understanding to run throughout the business – including our newest members of the legal team.

We believe that giving our trainees practical experiences like this helps them develop into more knowledgeable, empathetic and well-rounded solicitors.

And who knows? We might even have created a few new motorcycle enthusiasts along the way!

We won’t be checking the office car park for shiny new helmets just yet…but we’ll be keeping an eye out!