Category Archives: Cycling accidents

Cycling accidents are often caused by drivers not taking care for cyclist safety

Cyclist jumps red light and wins compensation

Cyclist jumps a red traffic light and still wins compensation – but only just. An accident between a cyclist and a taxi car happened at a T-junction controlled by traffic lights. The taxi went across the junction on a green … Continue reading

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Cylcling helmets and compensation for cycle accidents

Cycling helmets When I act for a cyclist involved in an accident I always ask if a helmet was worn. The reason is that failure to wear a helmet can be used to reduce your compensation after a cycle accident. … Continue reading

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Wear a cycle helmet

Wear a cycle helmet If this short film by James Cracknell does not convince you to wear a cycle helmet, nothing will. Please watch and wear that helmet.

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