Bikelawyer’s Andrew Campbell, is MCN’s Legal expert and columnist writing the weekly MCN Law column. Andrew has been writing for MCN for over a decade. Readers write in with their questions and Andrew answers them. Links to the weekly law columns can be found below.
Motorbike helmet came off in accident
My opponent’s solicitor in my personal injury claim has queried whether I was wearing a helmet during my accident, as I sustained facial fractures. They say that they don’t...
Why does my compensation claim keep getting delayed?
I have a question about the delays in my compensation claim resulting from my bike v car accident 18 months ago. The court has cancelled a hearing twice, not...
Can I use old more powerful 125cc for CBT?
22 years ago I rode a fast 2 stroke 125cc on a CBT. Due to the way 2 strokes worked the majority had to be factory restricted. Now manufacturers...
Can I appeal fitness to drive decision?
I am soon to be 70 years old and I have sent all my documents to the DVLA to renew my licence. I have a car as well as...
Could poor medical treatment effect my claim?
I had an accident a year ago and my right leg had a couple of nasty fractures. The other driver’s insurer admitted fault early on and has been paying...
Surveillance after bike injury claim
I have a personal injury claim following a motorcycle accident in 2018. I was badly injured and I was off work for nearly a year. Although my injuries have...
Obstruction in the road claim
I was riding into Sheffield on my R1 in the summer and entered a roundabout. I suddenly spotted a pallet in the road ahead of me. I swerved to...
Who’s liable for roundabout accident?
I was involved in an accident when I avoided hitting a van that changed suddenly into my lane on a roundabout. He was on the inside lane in very...
Can I claim against french driver?
I was on a riding holiday with friends in France in September 2019 when I was involved in an accident. I was riding at the rear of the group....
Liability for overtaking crash
I was riding my Suzuki Hayabusa in May when I was involved in an accident. The police report finally arrived a month ago and my solicitors have said that...
Motorbike licence rules
I have decided to get my first bike and wondered what the licence rules are? I don’t have a bike licence but have heard that I may not need...
Refund after cancelled MotoGP event
I wondered if you could help? I bought 5 gold tickets for the Czech Motogp through the Motogp website, Dorna Sports. I received an email offering a refund in...
Is it illegal to ride one handed?
Whilst out riding with a couple of mates we got pulled over by the police. Apparently the officer saw two of us riding with one hand on the handle...
Can I claim for moped v e-scooter?
In June I was riding my moped to work in Cardiff. It was a single lane road in each direction with kerbs both sides and the speed limit was...
Time limit for prosecution after flashed by speed camera
First of all, I’m a big fan of your column in MCN. It’s very insightful and always useful for future reference. My question is, I received a speeding fine...
Rights after dealer left me out of pocket
I recently viewed and agreed to buy a bike from a dealer who was selling it on behalf of a customer. When I viewed the bike the v5 and...
Commuting not covered by insurance
In December last year I was riding to work when I had an accident with a small van on a roundabout. I agreed with my lawyer that I would...
Pillion behind rider over the limit
I have a compensation claim due to an accident last summer. I was on the back of my friend’s bike as he was giving me a lift home. We...
Illegal U Turn Motorcycle Accident Crash
Last summer I was out on a ride on a sunny Saturday in Hampshire. I came upon a long row of stop start traffic so I decided to carefully...
Collision with pedestrian
I was riding my scooter to work when traffic came to a stop ahead. There was nothing coming the other way so I filtered past the traffic queue at...
