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.
Causation
Question I had a no fault accident 6 months ago and the driver’s insurer admitted liability. They instructed a rehabilitation company but the insurance company is refusing to pay...
Diesel spills and the police
Question Last summer I lost control of my bike on a bend due to some diesel on the road. I felt a bit shaken up but OK at the...
Pedestrian v bike
Question I was riding my scooter to work when traffic came to a halt up ahead. There was nothing coming the other way towards me so I filtered past...
Pothole Problem
Question I came off when my front wheel hit a pothole and unfortunately had some nasty road rash and a broken wrist as a result. I have complained to...
Taking me to the cleaners
Question I was taken out whilst filtering on my Tiger in September 2016. My claim has gone very smoothly with my solicitors until we have reached a point where...
Run off the road
Question I had an accident when I lost control of my Fireblade because some moron ran me off the road and fled the scene. I had whiplash injuries, a...
Can I keep my “written-off” bike?
Question Following an off my insurer appointed an engineer to examine my bike. He reported back to my insurer that the bike is a write-off and the insurer will...
Will wrong trousers hit my payout?
Question I had an accident in the summer on my scooter. I was taken out when he pulled out from a side road into me. I tried to brake...
I got hurt on a trackday but organiser won’t accept blame
Question Events company denying responsibility for my injuries. I had an accident in the summer at a track day organised by a well known company. I now have constant...
Can I get two offences treated as one?
Question 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...
Can I switch solicitors as progress is slow?
Question I am not happy with the lack of communication I get from my solicitors provided by my insurer following my accident. I am always having to chase them...
Can I claim for a child damaging my parked bike?
Question I parked my motorcycle on my front patio, whilst I took my car out. Whilst I was out, a young child, around 10 years old, came onto my...
How do I make sure I get a proper lawyer?
Reading your column in MCN makes me wonder how I would go about ensuring I get a decent bike lawyer if I needed one? What choice would I have...
How long do I have to put in a claim?
Question Reading your story about the doctor’s accident, I thought you had 3 years from knowing the accident caused your injury to claim compensation, not 3 years from the...
Can I cash the cheque?
Question I had an accident when a car pulled out of a junction blocking my side of the road ‘didn’t see me’. I couldn’t swerve as there was an...
Has lawyer’s lateness ruined my accident claim?
Question I am not best pleased. I had what I thought was a fairly simple accident claim albeit with serious injuries that have affected my job as a junior...
Help! This guy ran out on me while I was filtering
Question I was riding my Multistrada to work when traffic came to a standstill up ahead. There was nothing coming the other way towards me so I filtered past...
Can You Ride Motorbikes on the Beach?
At Bikelawyer, we’re more than just a motorcycle accident specialist legal firm. As well as our motorcycle accident claims service, we also provide basic legal advice and expert information...
Unhelpful medical expert in my case
Question Following a bike accident in October 2014 I am getting mixed messages from the doctors treating me and the doctor instructed by my solicitor in my compensation claim....
Does my crash mean double trouble in court?
Question I had an accident last year when I was overtaking a line of cars that were driving slowly on B-road. The person at the front of the queue...
