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.
Accident caused by oncoming Porsche
I have received a letter from a firm of solicitors seeking compensation for their client’s injuries in his car accident me and telling me to send the letter to...
What can I do about expired voucher?
I bought a tank bag from a shop in Doncaster. The sales assistant said I could take it home and try it on my bike and return it if...
Can I claim against emerging farm vehicle?
I was riding along a country road at 50 to 55mph and was just exiting a sweeping bend when I saw a large tractor/trailer emerging from a road to...
Careless for filtering
I have been summonsed for driving without due care and attention. I was on a 30mph road overtaking a line of stationary cars waiting for a red light when...
Do I need insurance for test ride?
There was a news story about 18 months ago of someone selling their motorcycle and the buyer takes it for a test ride. Unbeknown to the seller that person...
Is there a conflict with pillion claim?
In October I was riding along the A4 with my partner on the back and happily going along enjoying the ride. A car was waiting at a junction to...
Is my compensation going to be cut?
I was involved in an incident in early February when I was stationary at some traffic lights when a car shunted me from behind. I was obviously not expecting...
Insurer didn’t renew my policy
I was recently pulled over by a traffic officer. They said their automatic records checking system showed that my Ninja was not insured. I told them I was insured...
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...
