Monthly Archives: December 2011

Cyclist mainly to blame

The judge found that the cyclist was mainly to blame which probably comes as no surprise. The decision was that the cyclist was 80% to blame and the taxi driver 20% to blame. This means that when compensation is awarded … Continue reading

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Cyclist hit by taxi – who is to blame?

A cyclist jumped a red light and was hit by a taxi which had correctly proceeded through a green light. The taxi driver was found to have been speeding, at least 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. Unfortunately the … Continue reading

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Bicycle accident – who is to blame?

I was on a  cycling training ride with a friend when there was a short shower of rain. I lost concentration and as we went down a hill he disappeared into the distance. I speedied up and as I approached … Continue reading

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Fed up with personal injury adverts?

Fed up with adverts asking whether you have been injured in an accident within the last 3 years? What is an “accident”? If someone deliberately injures you it won’t be an accident. Sometimes opinions can differ. See attached clip. One girl certainly thinks it … Continue reading

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I have been a solicitor since 1992 specialising in personal injury and dispute resolution including employment law. In appropriate cases I will act for clients on a conditional fee (“no win no fee”) basis but I do not chase ambulances … Continue reading

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