by Mark Thompson | Sep 5, 2012 | Motorcycle accidents
If a motorcyclist is overtaking a line of traffic and hits a vehicle which pulls out of that line a claim for compensation will be defended. The argument is the motorcycle was being ridden too fast, or filtering was not safe. Well I have a refreshing case to tell you...
by Mark Thompson | Mar 5, 2012 | Motorcycle accidents
Ben was riding a Derbi GPR50 motorcycle on the A143 in the Great Barton area. In his direction traffic was queuing because of road works ahead. He decided to overtake the queue, but ran into the front of a coach emerging from a side road to his left. He did not see...
by Mark Thompson | Sep 26, 2010 | Car accidents, Compensation for injury, Motorcycle accidents
Contributory negligence needs some explanation. Contributory negligence is sometimes called partial fault, but this is confusing. The concept is based on a claimant being partly responsible for the damage. I am asked about 50:50 offers to settle personal injury cases....
by Mark Thompson | Sep 21, 2010 | Accident examples, Motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle, scooter and moped filtering through and past traffic Filtering through traffic is one of the many advantages of riding a motorcycle, a scooter, or a moped. The downside is that it is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Drivers fail to see bikes at...
by Mark Thompson | Jun 26, 2010 | Car accidents, Motorcycle accidents
Third party capture Third party capture is the name given to a practice operated by some insurance companies after road traffic accidents. They know their own driver is at fault so the insurer will contact the innocent party direct, before that person has time to seek...
by Mark Thompson | Jul 29, 2009 | Motorcycle accidents
U turn causes motorcycle accident Jack was on his way home from work on his Kawasaki ZX9R motorcycle, his pride and joy. The bike at the time was renowned as the fastest bike on the road. He had been riding up hill on a dual carriageway and was just about to overtake...
