by Mark Thompson | Aug 2, 2012 | Cycling accidents
Olympic time trial gold medallist Bradley Wiggins wants cycling helmets to be made compulsory after a man was knocked down and killed by an official London Olympics 2012 bus just outside the stadium last night. The accident occurred just before the Bradley Wiggins...
by Mark Thompson | Apr 17, 2012 | Cycling accidents
A 16-year-old cyclist was riding along the pavement came into the road and was hit by a car travelling in the same direction. The accident occurred at about 8 p.m. The claimant had been to fetch his bicycle from a friend’s house. The road was a long straight...
by Mark Thompson | Feb 21, 2012 | Cycling accidents
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 light when a cyclist who had jumped a red...
by Mark Thompson | Dec 12, 2011 | Cycling accidents
Cycling helmets When I act for a cyclist involved in an accident, I always ask if a helmet was worn. The reason is, failure to wear a helmet can be used to reduce your compensation after a cycle accident. The law may agree you have contributed to the injury by failing...
