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Accident caused by a sneeze?
In May 2023 I was riding my GSX-R1000 on a dual carriageway in the offside lane when a van on the inside lane crossed right into my lane, knocking me off my bike. I had to take time off work and my full recovery took 7 months. The van driver has blamed what happened on […]
Filtering near a junction
A friend and I have been debating the legality of filtering on the approach to a junction, as he was recently knocked off by a car when he was doing just that. Following the accident, the police are now prosecuting him rather than the driver who knocked him off! Can you please explain the position? Morris, […]
I lost control on diesel
Last week I had an accident caused by diesel on the road. The front wheel of my bike lost traction as I was exiting a roundabout and I came off and had various injuries. An off-duty paramedic helped me until the ambulance arrived and he took photos of what looked and smelled like diesel on […]
I dropped my bike on gravel
I lost traction on a large deposit of gravel on a country road last weekend and ended up in the hospital with a broken collarbone. I emailed the council to complain and to inform them of the potential danger to other motorcyclists. After several weeks, the council responded, and while they apologised, they said that […]
Six-Figure Settlement Secured for Widow After Fatal Motorcycle Accident
In late 2021, a motorcyclist tragically lost his life when a trailer – improperly secured by the Defendant – detached and struck him. The Defendant was later convicted and imprisoned for causing death by dangerous driving. Bikelawyer represented the motorcyclist’s widow in a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous […]
Filtering over chevrons: who’s at fault?
I was filtering slowly past a queue of stop-start traffic on the right hand side, using broken chevrons area. When I drew alongside a car it suddenly turned to the right and we collided. There was no way I could avoid it, as I was alongside the car’s rear window when he turned. I had […]
Do I even need a solicitor?
I had a road traffic accident a few months ago, and recently went back to work. The insurance company of the driver who knocked me off got in touch recently and told me that I don’t need a lawyer for my claim as they will deal with it directly. They paid for my bike repairs […]
Can ChatGPT win my case?
I recently used ChatGPT to help me figure out who was responsible for an accident I was involved in. Is there anything from a legal perspective stopping me from using it to run the case without a solicitor? I feel that it could save me money, and every penny counts now that I’m out of […]
Accident with a cyclist: who pays?
I was riding my scooter home when a cyclist pulled out of a junction without stopping. There was nothing I could do to avoid the impact and we both came off. I had a bad shoulder break as well as some other minor injuries, and am still unable to work as a kitchen fitter. I […]
Is my visor road legal?
I belong to a biker club and was warned by another member that my tinted visor could be illegal (too dark). I bought it from a reputable website shop so would find that a bit surprising. Should I be worried? Justin, by email Answer Visors must either meet a British Standard and display a BSI […]
Can I appeal?
I had an accident two years ago and started a compensation claim with my insurance company’s solicitors. I attended the trial last week and lost the case. My claim was against a SUV driver for injuries and loss of earnings and some property damage and I was expected to win as the car turned across […]
What if I wasn’t wearing leathers and body armour?
I was knocked off my Vespa on a roundabout when a car changed lanes without indicating and cut across my path. I had multiple soft tissue injuries which I have thankfully pretty much recovered from, but it was pretty unpleasant for a few months. The car driver’s insurer has accepted what they call ‘primary liability’ […]
Was my lawyer allowed to run my case?
I have an ongoing claim for serious injuries I sustained in an accident just over 3 years ago. My lawyer has written to me to say that there may be a problem with my claim. She said that the issue is to do with a recent court case that decided legal executives cannot deal with […]
What if I said sorry?
A few months ago I was riding home from work, filtering past stop start traffic when a car unexpectedly came out of a side road. There was nothing I could do, and I hit the front corner. I was in shock, but luckily didn’t break anything. I wasn’t thinking clearly, and I apologized to the […]
I got doored…
I was riding home in busy traffic in Swansea in the summer. I was filtering as the two lines of traffic were stop start when a passenger in one of the cars opened his door to get out of the car. I had no time to react and hit the door, flying off my bike. […]
Can I ride to the garage without an MOT?
I moved house recently and so didn’t receive a MOT reminder like I used to. I recently discovered that my MOT expired in late September and I’ve been riding around without it since then. Will my insurance cover me if I am involved in an accident riding my bike to the MOT testing station? I […]
I came off on a mud slick…
I was riding last week when I lost control of my motorbike due to mud on the road. I was riding around a sweeping bend on a country road and my bike slipped as soon as I hit the mud. I would describe it as a mud slick covering a long stretch of the bend. […]
£275,000.00 for Diesel Spill Rider
£275,000.00 for Diesel Spill Rider Mr A was on his way to work and filled his bike up at a petrol station. As he left the garage, he approached a roundabout and lost control of his bike due to the presence of oil or diesel on the road – his bike slipped from under him […]
Should I bother with legal expenses insurance?
My motorcycle insurance is up for renewal this month, and I was wondering if it is worth paying the extra bit for legal costs insurance? I have always paid for it in the past it but have luckily never had to use it. I could save money by not having it and so was wondering […]
Does memory loss mean I can’t claim?
I had an accident while filtering past slow moving traffic. The driver who hit me claims that he was indicating to turn right and that I was speeding. I don’t remember the accident as I hit my head, but there were witnesses. My lawyer has said that they are going to drop my claim due […]
