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I came off on mud…
I recently fell off my motorcycle because of mud. I was travelling around a bend on a country road when I skidded on a large deposit of mud. It covered the whole of my lane and went on for about 20 metres. Luckily, I managed to avoid suffering a serious injury, but I have a […]
Have I missed my chance to claim?
I was injured when I came off on an diesel oil spill on 5 years ago. The spill was all over the road. The police said there was nothing I could do. My insurance company appointed a lawyer to act for me but they stopped acting for me because they couldn’t identify who caused the […]
Is legal expenses insurance worth it?
I am renewing my bike insurance later this month and have a question. Last year I paid extra to include legal expenses insurance. I haven’t needed to use it and to save money I am questioning if buying legal expenses cover is actually worth it and what it covers? Sam, by e-mail Answer Such insurance […]
£404,000 settlement for hit and run biker
Mr Z was riding his motorcycle following another vehicle around a bend in the road when an oncoming car overtook a cyclist on the bend, encroaching into Mr Z’s lane. The car in front of Mr Z carried out an emergency braking manoeuvre resulting in a 4-wheel skid. Mr Z also took emergency action when […]
Is it too late for me to claim?
I had an accident in June 2021 caused by a hit and run driver. I have been left with psychological problems which I did not have before. I have discovered that I could have claimed compensation for the injuries caused by the accident but when I recently called my insurer I was informed that I […]
I can’t remember the accident
In the summer I had an accident while overtaking a line of cars. The driver who knocked me off claims I was speeding. She said she was indicating and turning right. I don’t have any recollection of the accident but there were witnesses. Some witnesses claim I was driving too fast but some say I […]
Problem with my sick pay
Last year I was knocked off my bike on a mini roundabout and was off work for 12 weeks afterwards. I was examined by the insurance company’s medical expert and he says no more than 4 weeks off work was required – which I fundamentally disagree with as I was physically unable to do my […]
Insurance went up after non-fault accident
I have fully comprehensive insurance for my motorcycle. I was unfortunately involved in an accident earlier this year when a delivery van swerved into my lane. Although I was luckily not injured, my and gear were damaged. The van driver admitted blame and his insurer repaired my bike and paid towards new leathers and a helmet. […]
I’m not happy with my lawyer
I am getting increasingly frustrated with the solicitors my insurance company arranged for me. I was in hospital with some nasty fractures when they signed me up as a client, and I didn’t really have time to do my own research on which law firm to use. My telephone calls and e-mails go largely unanswered […]
Solicitors won’t act for child pillion
I had an accident last year with my 17 year old son riding pillion, when a car pulled across our path without indicating. I managed to avoid a collision but I lost control and we both slid across the road, sustaining injuries. My son’s shoulder was dislocated and he had bruising to his ribs. I […]
What should I do about my court summons?
I have received a court summons for ‘not being in proper control of my motorcycle’ and ‘driving without due care and attention’. I wasn’t stopped and reported at the time – apparently, I was recorded pulling two wheelies on the same road by police who were parked nearby. The summons refers to two counts of […]
Lost my pension due to injuries
I was hit off my Multistrada 2 years ago and have an ongoing claim for compensation. I was in the navy for 8 years and was regularly getting promoted. I was medically discharged as a result of my injuries and have been looking at alternative careers. As a result I am set to lose a […]
I came off on a pothole
I recently came off my bike when the front wheel hit a pothole. I broke my collarbone and some ribs and had to have 2 weeks off work. I submitted a complaint to the local council, but they denied any wrongdoing even though it’s clear to me that the pothole was very dangerous. What can […]
I need help with my hit and run MIB claim
I was riding my Harley-Davidson last year when I was involved in an accident with an SUV driver who failed to stop and then fled the scene. I had multiple injuries and my bike was damaged beyond repair. I made a claim to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau but they rejected it on the basis that […]
Can I choose my own lawyer?
I have legal expenses insurance attached to my insurance policy, but after checking the small print in the run up to renewal I noticed that the cover restricts me to using solicitors chosen by the insurance company. Like any insurance, the hope is never to have need to use it. However, should the worst happen, […]
I hit a pedestrian while filtering…
I was riding my scooter home from work when I rode up to a queue of stationary traffic. As there were no cars coming the other way, I filtered past the queue at about 25mph. An elderly man then walked out from between the traffic into my path and I came off. I was very […]
Accident with a child
Last September I was riding to work in Bristol. Two children were riding self-propelled scooters on the pavement up ahead, when one of them lost control and veered into my path on the road. I tried my best to take evasive action, but hit the scooter and came off my bike. I was injured and […]
Can they secretly film me?
I have solicitors acting in a compensation claim for injuries caused by a motorbike accident in 2023, but they are not motorcycle specialists. I am a plasterer and my injuries stopped me from working for 8 months, but I was able to continue some hobbies and gardening. My lawyer has now told me the other […]
I hit a car parked on a bend
Back in October I was out for a ride and was on a country road when I had an accident with a stationary car. The car was parked just around a sharp bend and I didn’t see it until it was too late. I had various injuries, luckily nothing too serious, but my bike was […]
