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.
What are provisional damages?
I have a personal injury claim going on which my solicitors have been dealing with for 3 years since my accident. Court proceedings were started in 2019 but the...
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...
