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Does my pillion need a different lawyer
In May 2018 I was riding my Goldwing on the outskirts of Guildford with my wife on the back and happily going along listening to music. A young lady was waiting in her car at a junction to our right, about 60 metres or so away and indicating left. She pulled out on us giving […]
Should I bank an interim payment?
I had an accident when a car pulled out of a junction. I couldn’t swerve as there was a car coming the other way. We collided and I went over the bonnet. My claims company sent me an “interim payment” from the third party’s insurer and said I should pay it in. I’m worried if […]
When can police pull me over
The law pulled me over at the side of the road. They said their automatic records checking system showed that my Hayabusa was not insured. I made it clear I was insured and showed them an email on my phone with an attached insurance certificate. They were not interested in the certificate simply stating I […]
Can I settle my claim now
I’ve got a personal injury claim which my solicitors have been dealing with for 4 years after my accident. Court proceedings were started in 2017 but the case keeps getting placed on pause. I understand it is because the main fracture in my left lower leg is still not healed properly. I am now fed […]
Compensation despite criminal conviction
I have been convicted of driving without due care and attention/careless driving after I was involved in an accident. I was riding in a bus lane in London (allowed at that time in the morning) and went to undertake a car driver in the outside lane who was going too slowly. He put his left […]
Can I claim for trauma
Two years ago a minibus sideswiped me, causing me to sustain multiple fractures and psychological issues. I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder but the symptoms are now only minor luckily. My injuries have healed but I had to buy a car as I am too afraid to get back on a bike. This […]
Will the MIB help after hit and run
I discovered the Motor Insurance Bureau following some research after an accident in which someone knocked me off my Vespa but then fled the scene. Luckily (although very painfully) I only had a couple of cracked ribs but I was off work for 2 weeks and my leather jacket and boots were damaged. Will I […]
Can I bring a private prosecution
I was injured in an accident which was a car driver’s fault but instead of prosecuting him they let him off with a driving course. I’m currently making a claim but I wanted to know If I was to bring a civil prosecution against him, would this prejudice my claim against his insurers? Alan Smith, […]
Insurance hike after no fault accident
I was involved in an accident just over 3 months ago. Luckily I was not injured but my motorcycle was badly damaged. I have just had my bike repaired and I’m now ready to get back on the road. The thing is, my insurance premium is also up for renewal and I have been quoted […]
Can the police knock riders off in a chase
I just read that a police driver was taken to a disciplinary tribunal for knocking a criminal off his moped. The officer was cleared eventually but was under investigation for years. It must have been hell having that held over him for all that time! I thought that they were allowed to knock these thieves […]
Crash with emerging vehicle
I was travelling along a country road at 50mph and was just exiting a sweeping bend when I was met with a large farm vehicle emerging from a road to my left. The vehicle was moving into the road, blocking more and more of my path. I assumed that the driver would see me and […]
Accident caused by emergency stop
I was injured in an accident which was caused by the driver in front of me suddenly slamming on her brakes when a traffic light turned to amber. I am now wanting to make a claim against her/her insurance as I am out of hospital and it will be a few weeks until I am […]
Can I claim cost of driving if I can’t ride
In my accident claim my solicitor tells me I can’t claim for the future use of a car as opposed to my motorcycle. If I didn’t have the accident, I would have continued to use my bike most of the time, not the car. The car is far more expensive to run than my bike. […]
Accident caused by foreign driver
A Spanish lorry driver I was overtaking on the M4 near Reading suddenly changed into my lane. Fortunately the traffic was slow moving due to congestion otherwise it could have been much worse. He either did not look in his mirror or did but just could not see me. I swerved to avoid him and […]
Came off while avoiding pedestrian
I would be grateful if you could help me out as my insurer is not helping me. I was riding home in Canterbury, one lane in either direction both fairly wide. In the oncoming lane was a bus that had pulled over to let people on and off. A car went to go past the […]
Driving without due care and attention
I have been accused of driving without due care and attention. I was overtaking a line of stationary cars waiting for a red light when a car a few back from the lights suddenly swung out in front of me and I collided with the front wing. I have a witness who said I was […]
What is the best way to fund my claim
I have been looking into ways that legal claims are funded for my sister but am a little confused. What is the difference between conditional fee agreements and contingency fee agreements? Gary Balfrey, by e-mail Answer When a solicitor acts for a client there needs to be a funding agreement between the solicitor and […]
Help, My insurance has been cancelled
I am a named driver on my wife’s insurance and I had a collision on a roundabout when driving her car. Liability for the collision is disputed. The collision coincided with my retirement. After informing my insurer that I had been involved in an accident under different insurance they cancelled my insurance. At first I […]
Knocked off by driver on mobile
I was knocked off my Hornet by a young lady who was using her mobile phone whilst driving rather than concentrating on the road and other people on it. She just swerved into my path. Fortunately I was not too badly hurt with just scrapes, cuts and bruises but my leathers and gloves were damaged. […]
Are E-scooters legal
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the use of e-scooters on the road and I heard various news stories on the subject last week. I have one which I use for commuting and would be grateful if you could clarify if they are actually legal to use? Lauren, Hammersmith Answer E-scooters […]
