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.
Outstanding finance on bike I bought
Last month I bought a second hand motorcycle from a private seller for £4,000. I have just received a letter from a finance company claiming that there is outstanding...
Who is liable for brake fail accident?
Last month I was riding normally when the traffic in front of me came to a stop unexpectedly. I applied my brakes but they failed, causing me to go...
What if he made me crash?
I had a near miss on the weekend which I can’t stop thinking about. A van driver pulled across my path from a junction and the driver didn’t even...
Can I make invoices for money I’ve paid?
I was taken out whilst filtering on my BMW R1200 in September 2018. My claim has gone very smoothly with my solicitors until we have reached a point where...
Can I claim after a pot hole accident?
I came off when my front wheel hit a pothole and unfortunately had some nasty bruising and a broken wrist as a result. I have complained to the council...
Insurer wants to get a life expectancy report in my claim
I was knocked off my moped 2 years ago and my compensation claim has been ongoing without an issue until recently. I was in the armed forces for 10...
What’s the law on e-scooters?
During lock-down I have noticed loads of people riding electronic scooters in my local area. I am half tempted to buy one and use it to commute to work....
Hard to find solicitor for child pillion claim
I had an accident a week ago. I was carrying my 16 year old son on the back when a car pulled out of a side road without looking....
Am I allowed to use phone as sat-nav?
I wonder if you could help me clarify if I am allowed to use my phone sat-nav whilst riding my bike? It is in a holder fixed to the...
Claim after being blinded by headlights
I have a problem with my claim which I am pursuing following a bike accident at night in February. I was returning from my night shift at the restaurant...
Same occasion defence
I have just received court papers to telling me I must appear in court for not being in proper control and driving without due care and attention. I was...
Hit while avoiding emergency vehicle
I was on my way to work in single lane traffic which was going at about 15 mph as it was rush hour. I heard a siren behind me...
Premium increase for a no fault accident
I have fully comp insurance. This guy came out of a give way sign and hit me in the side. I was not hurt too badly and the bike...
What if I need surgery in the future
I had an accident in 2017. I am now approaching settlement of my case and my solicitors sent a statement of financial losses to the other side’s solicitors with...
How can I get refund for race tickets?
Can you please assist? Here is my dilemma and I am guessing many others find themselves in a similar situation. I am a keen racing fan and for years...
Can I win my claim when I can’t remember the accident?
I had a serious accident when overtaking on my way to work. The driver who hit me said I was going well above the speed limit. He said he...
I need advice on suing my solicitor
Just over 3 years ago I came off on a large paint spill on a roundabout. The large tin and lid were found a few yards away so it...
Do I have a claim following husband’s accident?
Last year my husband had an accident when a van collided with his bike. My husband asked a bystander to call me and I went straight to the scene....
Reversing van at a Y-Junction
I pulled up behind a van which was on the right hand arm of a rural Y junction. The van driver then decided he wanted to go down the...
What the Covid 19 restrictions mean for bikers
With the current Coronavirus restrictions and lockdown in place where do I stand going for a ride to get out of the house and to alleviate my boredom –...
