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.
Unhappy with my solicitor
I was involved in a nasty crash a couple of years ago when a Mini driver turned across my path and sent me flying over the bonnet. I was...
Horse muck hazard
I was riding through a village near my mum’s house when I came to a bend and there was horse poo in lumps and spread over the road where...
Driver blamed wasp sting
In September I was riding my Vespa when a car swerved from the other side of the road onto mine and hit me knocking me off and injuring me....
Blinded by the light
I have an issue with my accident claim after a bike accident that happened at night in December. I was returning from my work night shift. I was on...
Can I appeal?
I was in court last week in my bike accident claim. I was claiming against a car driver for injuries caused in the accident but Iost my case at...
Can I be done for dark visor?
I am part of a riding group near Reading. One of the group told me I need to be careful riding with my tinted visor as he says I...
Is it illegal to warn of a police speed trap?
I saw a police car parked in a layby so I flashed my lights at some oncoming bikers to warn them. I don’t think they were speeding but I...
Can I cross pavement with my motorbike?
My neighbours have recently complained about me parking my bike on the slabbed area at the front of my house and crossing the pavement to get it there. They...
Can I still claim if I was riding e-scooter on the road?
Can I still claim compensation if I was riding my own e-scooter on the road? For example, if I hit a pothole in the road? Or if a pedestrian...
Dog ran out and damaged bike
I was recently involved in an accident on my way to work. I rode out of my street when a dog ran across my path causing me to come...
Should I get a bike on credit hire?
I recently left hospital following an accident with a car. I received a call from a company offering me a replacement bike during while mine was being repaired. I’m...
Can I claim for dodgy road repair?
Last month, I was riding my bike along a wet country road outside Swansea and was going around a bend when my bike lost traction and I ended up...
Do kids need parental consent to ride pillion?
My wife and I are separated but we have a 15 year old daughter. My ex-wife is accusing me of breaking the law by having my daughter ride pillion...
Do skips on roads need to be lit?
A month ago I was riding my bike at night along a poorly lit road having just finished my late shift. I was riding within the speed limit when...
Driver in front slammed on brakes
I was injured in an accident which was the fault of the driver in front of me suddenly slamming on his brakes when a traffic light went amber. I...
Who pays after pedestrian causes crash?
I was riding home in Luton, one lane in either direction. In the oncoming lane was a bus that had pulled over. A car went to go past the...
Can I claim for loss of earnings for attending physio?
I was involved in an accident in 2020 where a car did not stop at a junction and hit me off my bike. The car driver admitted responsibility. I...
What can I do to reduce speeding penalty?
I was recently caught speeding on a sunny Sunday morning. The road was still a bit damp from overnight rain but otherwise the conditions were fine. My speed was...
Driver accelerated as I overtook
I have received a letter from solicitors claiming compensation for a client’s injuries in his car accident and telling me to send the letter to my insurer. They claim...
Can I claim for fear of riding?
Eighteen months ago I was involved in a collision with a car that pulled across my path, causing me me some fractures and psychological problems. I was diagnosed with...
