Brenda Mitchell from Motorcycle Law Scotland gave a presentation on motorcycle accidents and the law to the Moray Coast Motorcycle Club. She discussed perceived prejudice against motorcyclists in criminal and civil cases. She presented the results of 10 case studies involving motorcycle accidents to illustrate how fault is determined. Mitchell emphasized that motorcyclists have a choice in who represents them, not just their insurer, and promoted Motorcycle Law Scotland's legal expense protection.
Motorcycle Accidents and the Law - 4th August 2014Rod Mitchell
Presentation to MAG Glasgow.
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle accident Lawyer with Motorcycle Law Scotland talks about Civil v Criminal Law, discusses case law and decisions related to collisions between motorcycles and motor vehicles.
She also promotes Motorcycle Law Scotland's LEP (Legal Expense Protection) which is a no cost legal service for motorcyclists who have been involved in a non-fault accident.
Motorcyclists can register free at http://www.motorcycle-lep-reg.co.uk
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle accident Lawyer with Motorcycle Law Scotland discusses case law and real motorcycle cases involving speed, diesel spill, overbanding, potholes and filtering. She also warns all motorcyclists to beware of Panel Solicitors and encourages them not to accept Legal Expense Insurance when next insuring their motorcycle. LEI is NOT required. If involved in a non fault accident, then motorcyclists should be able to make their own choice of a specialist motorcycling solicitor rather than one selected by their insurer simply because of their commercial involvement.
We need to be safe on roads, particularly in India as we have probably the highest rates of accidents and deatjs on roads due to various reasons. This presentation educates drivers as to what they need to do in order to make roads safe for themselves as well as for others
How Not To Split Lanes in a Motorcycle Case by Aimee Kirby (Dolan Law Firm)Christopher Dolan
"How Not To Split Lanes in a Motorcycle Case"
was a presentation given by Aimee Kirby from the Dolan Law Firm at the 52nd Annual CAOC Convention in San Francisco & the CAALA Convention in Las Vegas.
Aimee goes into detail about the in's and outs of a motorcycle case. The presentation goes from what the average person's perception of a motorcyclist is, cuts through those perceptions and gives useful tips and tricks for winning your case.
Watch this video that interviews 4 random San Franciscans about their view on motorcycles:
http://youtu.be/DfbEFYjKVEs
Reckless driving is a serious moving violation and basically implies that the driver doesn't have an intention of obeying the laws of the road. Often times these actions may cause serious accidents that can hurt or injure themselves as well as other people.
Motorcycle Accidents and the Law - 4th August 2014Rod Mitchell
Presentation to MAG Glasgow.
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle accident Lawyer with Motorcycle Law Scotland talks about Civil v Criminal Law, discusses case law and decisions related to collisions between motorcycles and motor vehicles.
She also promotes Motorcycle Law Scotland's LEP (Legal Expense Protection) which is a no cost legal service for motorcyclists who have been involved in a non-fault accident.
Motorcyclists can register free at http://www.motorcycle-lep-reg.co.uk
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle accident Lawyer with Motorcycle Law Scotland discusses case law and real motorcycle cases involving speed, diesel spill, overbanding, potholes and filtering. She also warns all motorcyclists to beware of Panel Solicitors and encourages them not to accept Legal Expense Insurance when next insuring their motorcycle. LEI is NOT required. If involved in a non fault accident, then motorcyclists should be able to make their own choice of a specialist motorcycling solicitor rather than one selected by their insurer simply because of their commercial involvement.
We need to be safe on roads, particularly in India as we have probably the highest rates of accidents and deatjs on roads due to various reasons. This presentation educates drivers as to what they need to do in order to make roads safe for themselves as well as for others
How Not To Split Lanes in a Motorcycle Case by Aimee Kirby (Dolan Law Firm)Christopher Dolan
"How Not To Split Lanes in a Motorcycle Case"
was a presentation given by Aimee Kirby from the Dolan Law Firm at the 52nd Annual CAOC Convention in San Francisco & the CAALA Convention in Las Vegas.
Aimee goes into detail about the in's and outs of a motorcycle case. The presentation goes from what the average person's perception of a motorcyclist is, cuts through those perceptions and gives useful tips and tricks for winning your case.
Watch this video that interviews 4 random San Franciscans about their view on motorcycles:
http://youtu.be/DfbEFYjKVEs
Reckless driving is a serious moving violation and basically implies that the driver doesn't have an intention of obeying the laws of the road. Often times these actions may cause serious accidents that can hurt or injure themselves as well as other people.
Reckless driving is a serious moving violation and basically shows that the driver has no intention of paying attention to the rules of the road. Often these habits can lead to serious accidents that can hurt or injure themselves along with other people. Many states decided to take reckless driving more seriously, and have now increased harsher punishments and charges for the people who drive recklessly. We are here to help you recognize how reckless driving can place others in danger, plus suggest some ideas in order to limit reckless driving.
Road Traffic Collisions and Civil Law - Inverness IAM GroupRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Road Traffic Collisions and Civil Law - D&G IAM GroupRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, Senior partner and founder of Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland LLP covered a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non-fault incidents.
Case Law - Motorcycle and Pedestrian.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Many of you have seen videos on the internet, showing someone riding a motorcycle in a very reckless and careless manner. These people have no regard for their safety or the safety of others around them.
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle Lawyer covers:
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle and motoring accident scenarios.
Fault, non-fault and part-fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorbike Recovery and charges.
What to do in the event of an accident.
What if it happens to you?
Reckless driving is defined as a mental state which shows a neglect for the rules of the road. This type of behavior quite often causes traffic accidents, and injuries to other drivers and passengers.
MTO Driver’s Handbook – Be Familiar With Driving RulesMTOHP
Are you going to ride your motorcycle on Ontario’s road? Well, you must be familiar with MTO rules and all safe driving techniques. watch the PPT or visit http://www.mtohp.com/ to know more.
Motorcycle Collisions, compensation and Civil Law - Lothian and Borders Vinta...Rod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Reckless driving is a serious moving violation and basically shows that the driver has no intention of paying attention to the rules of the road. Often these habits can lead to serious accidents that can hurt or injure themselves along with other people. Many states decided to take reckless driving more seriously, and have now increased harsher punishments and charges for the people who drive recklessly. We are here to help you recognize how reckless driving can place others in danger, plus suggest some ideas in order to limit reckless driving.
Road Traffic Collisions and Civil Law - Inverness IAM GroupRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Road Traffic Collisions and Civil Law - D&G IAM GroupRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, Senior partner and founder of Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland LLP covered a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non-fault incidents.
Case Law - Motorcycle and Pedestrian.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Many of you have seen videos on the internet, showing someone riding a motorcycle in a very reckless and careless manner. These people have no regard for their safety or the safety of others around them.
Brenda Mitchell, specialist motorcycle Lawyer covers:
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle and motoring accident scenarios.
Fault, non-fault and part-fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorbike Recovery and charges.
What to do in the event of an accident.
What if it happens to you?
Reckless driving is defined as a mental state which shows a neglect for the rules of the road. This type of behavior quite often causes traffic accidents, and injuries to other drivers and passengers.
MTO Driver’s Handbook – Be Familiar With Driving RulesMTOHP
Are you going to ride your motorcycle on Ontario’s road? Well, you must be familiar with MTO rules and all safe driving techniques. watch the PPT or visit http://www.mtohp.com/ to know more.
Motorcycle Collisions, compensation and Civil Law - Lothian and Borders Vinta...Rod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Motorcycle Collisions, Compensation and Civil Law - Ayr Classic MCCRod Mitchell
Specialist Motorcycle Lawyer, Brenda Mitchell, covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Motorcycle Collisions, Compensation and Civil Law - Carron Valley MCCRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers a range of topics including:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Fault, part-fault and non fault incidents.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorcycle Recovery and charges.
Accidents across the Border.
Accidents abroad.
Who pays?
Q&A
Motorcycle collisions, compensation and Civil Law Rod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland covers:-
Criminal v Civil Law.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios.
Case Law.
Case studies.
Injuries and rehabilitation.
The claims process.
Valuing a claim.
The role of the Police.
Insurers.
Motorbike Recovery and charges.
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Brenda Mitchell, lead Solicitor and founder of Motorcycle Law Scotland, discusses Civil Law in relation to common motorcycle accidents and compensation claims.
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Jodi Gordon, Partner at specialist law firm, Road Traffic Accident Law (Scotland) LLP, discusses the ever-evolving area of complex personal injury cases and the role of rehabilitation.
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The specialist solicitors at Cycle Law Scotland deal with personal injury claims for injured cyclists across Scotland every day.
In this presentation, we cover the following:-
• Criminal v Civil Law.
• Common cycling incidents.
• Primary causes of cycling collisions.
• What to do in the event of a collision.
• The claims process and why it is important.
• Dealing with Insurers.
• The role of Police Scotland.
• The role of Specialists.
• Witnesses.
• Case Law and how we apply it.
• Preparing a case.
• The use of CCTV and Video footage.
• Valuing injury, damage and loss.
• Rehabilitation and why it is important.
• Damaged bike assessments.
• Case study examples.
• Video footage.
• Presumed liability and Road Share update.
Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law - your rights and responsibili...Rod Mitchell
Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law - your rights and responsibilities. Presentation and discussion with Jodi Gordon, specialist cycling Lawyer at Cycle Law Scotland.
Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law - EDFOC 2019Rod Mitchell
Jodi covers the following topics:-
Criminal v Civil Law
Common cycling incidents
Primary causes of cycling collisions
What to do in the event of a collision
The claims process and why it is important
Dealing with Insurers
The role of Police Scotland
The role of Specialists
Witnesses
Law and how we apply it
Preparing a case
The use of CCTV and Video footage
Valuing injury, damage and loss
Rehabilitation and why it is important
bike assessments
Case study examples
Video footage
Presumed liability and Road Share update
Cycling and Civil Law - your rights and responsibilitiesRod Mitchell
Jodi presentation to Breeze ladies covers the following topics:
Criminal v Civil Law
Common Cycling Accidents
Dooring
Junctions
Roundabouts
Close passes
Road hazards
Potholes
Cycle Paths
Insurers
The role of the Police
Damages
The Claims process
Damaged bike assessments
Injuries and rehabilitation.
What if it happens to you?
Campaigning and Road Share campaign for presumed liability.
Cycling Collisions, compensation and Civil Law - DCC - Feb 19Rod Mitchell
Specialist cycling Lawyer discusses
• Criminal v Civil Law.
• Common cycling incidents.
• Primary causes of cycling collisions.
• What to do in the event of a collision.
• The claims process and why it is important.
• Dealing with Insurers.
• The role of Police Scotland.
• The role of Specialists.
• Witnesses.
• Case Law and how we apply it.
• Preparing a case.
• The use of CCTV and Video footage.
• Valuing injury, damage and loss.
• Rehabilitation and why it is important.
• Damaged bike assessments.
• Case study examples.
• Video footage.
• Presumed liability and Road Share update.
'Cycling and Civil Law' presentation at Glasgow Caledonian UniversityRod Mitchell
• Criminal v Civil Law.
• Common cycling incidents.
• Primary causes of cycling collisions.
• What to do in the event of a collision.
• The claims process and why it is important.
• Dealing with Insurers.
• The role of Police Scotland.
• The role of Specialists.
• Witnesses.
• Case Law and how we apply it.
• Preparing a case.
• The use of CCTV and Video footage.
• Valuing injury, damage and loss.
• Rehabilitation and why it is important.
• Damaged bike assessments.
• Case study examples.
• Video footage.
• Presumed liability and Road Share update.
'Cycling and Civil Law' - Angus bike hub Rod Mitchell
This presentation covers:
• Criminal v Civil Law.
• Common cycling incidents.
• Primary causes of cycling collisions.
• What to do in the event of a collision.
• The claims process and why it is important.
• Dealing with Insurers.
• The role of Police Scotland.
• The role of Specialists.
• Witnesses.
• Case Law and how we apply it.
• Preparing a case.
• The use of CCTV and Video footage.
• Valuing injury, damage and loss.
• Rehabilitation and why it is important.
• Damaged bike assessments.
• Case study examples.
• Video footage.
• Presumed liability and Road Share update.
'Cycling and Civil Law' at Bike for Good in GlasgowRod Mitchell
Criminal v Civil Law.
• Common cycling incidents.
• Primary causes of cycling collisions.
• What to do in the event of a collision.
• The claims process and why it is important.
• Dealing with Insurers.
• The role of Police Scotland.
• The role of Specialists.
• Witnesses.
• Case Law and how we apply it.
• Preparing a case.
• The use of CCTV and Video footage.
• Valuing injury, damage and loss.
• Rehabilitation and why it is important.
• Damaged bike assessments.
• Case study examples.
• Video footage.
• Presumed liability and Road Share update.
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Cycle Law Scotland, Scotland’s award-winning legal service dedicated to representing injured cyclists, discusses real cases studies, case law, common cycling accidents and explains what to do in the event of a collision.
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner, Cycle Law Scotland presents cycling and Civil Law. She covers common cycling accidents | Case Law | Case studies and explains why presumed liability should be introduced in Civil law for road traffic collisions involving vulnerable road users (cyclists and pedestrians).
'We've got your back' - East Kilbride RoADAR GroupRod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at specialist motorcycling Law firm, Motorcycle Law Scotland discusses Civil Law | Case Law | Filtering | Rural Roads | Road Surface defects | What to do in the event of an accident | Legal Expense Protection | Compensation Claim process | Case Studies | Headcam footage | Insurers | Motor Insurer's Bureau
'Cycling and the Law' - St Andrews cycling communityRod Mitchell
Jodi Gordon, Associate Solicitor at specialist Law firm, Cycle Law Scotland, discusses common cycling accidents | sharing the road | Presumed Liability | Case Law | Case Studies | What to do in the event of an accident | Legal Expense Protection | Headcam footage | Insurers | Compensation Claim process
Scottish BMW Riders - 'We've got your back'Rod Mitchell
Brenda Mitchell, founder and Senior Partner at Motorcycle Law Scotland talks to members of the Scottish BMW Riders club about Civil Law, case law for filtering, rural roads and what to do in the event of a collision.
'Cycling and the Law' - Scottish Borders CyclistsRod Mitchell
Presentation by Cycle Law Scotland founder and Senior Partner, Brenda Mitchell to the Borders cycling community. Civil Law | Fault-based system | Case Law | Case Studies | Roadshare | Presumed Liability
'Cycling and the Law'- Dundee Cycling CommunityRod Mitchell
History of fault based Civil Legal System for Road Traffic Collisions | Common Cycling Accidents | Road Share | Presumed Liability | Legal Expense Protection | Crash cards | What to do in the event of a collision | Case Law | Case Studies
'Cycling and the Law' - Queen Elizabeth University HospitalRod Mitchell
Jodi Gordon, Senior Solicitor at Cycle Law Scotland, talks about the common cycling accident claims she deals with on a daily basis, explains what to do in the event of an accident and talks about the importance of the Road Share Campaign for Presumed Liability.
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This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
3. Motorcycle Law Scotland
• Provide an innovative and dynamic legal
service for motorcyclists by motorcyclists
• Cover ALL of Scotland from 4 offices
• Only handle motorcycle accident and injury
cases
• Work on a “No win, no fee” basis
• Are passionate about what we do
4. The LAW and perceived prejudice
• Criminal cases
• Civil cases
5. Sentences for motorcyclists
• “Biker jailed for 6 mths
and banned for 18 mths
for taking teenage son
on 122mph pillion ride.”
• “Motorcyclist sentenced
to 9 mths in jail for
dangerous driving after
speeding at 166mph.”
compared to…..
6. Sentence for motorist
• 63 yr old motorist Thomas Scully
• 2 previous drink driving convictions
• Sentenced to 18 wks jail suspended for 12
months and 250 hrs community service.
• Scully was 2x over legal alcohol limit
• Pulled straight out in front of the 17 yr old
motorcyclist and then drove off at speed after
the crash leaving him for dead.
7. Evidence
• Research suggests judges look for
evidence that is:
– Consistent
– Contemporary
– Independent
– Common sense
and most of all
– Concordant with their own experience
8. An example of common sense?
• Motorcyclist and a lorry approached a bend on a narrow country road.
• Left bend for the motorcyclist and a right bend for the foreign owned
lorry. Neither could see each other on approach.
• Lorry was over the centre line on the motorcyclist’s carriageway by
about a foot. The motorcyclist was near the centre line but within his
carriageway.
• Motorcyclist struck the front offside of the lorry and unfortunately lost his
right leg.
• Court of Appeal decided the lorry driver was not at fault as he couldn’t
be expected to drive with a counsel of perfection. On the other hand, the
motorcyclist had not taken the “proper line" into the bend
9. • Rule 211
Look out for Motorcyclists
– when coming up from behind, out of junctions, at roundabouts,
overtaking you or filtering.
– always look out for them before you emerge from a Junction, when
turning right across a line of slow moving or stationary traffic.
– Be especially careful when turning and when changing direction or
lane.
• Check mirrors and blind spots
Highway code
10. Case 1
• Facts
– B Road
– Motorcyclist following a bus
– Bus signals to turn left
– Motorcyclist overtakes bus
– Car sitting at junction sees the
bus signalling left and pulls out
to turn right
11. Case 1 – Result
• Car driver 100% to blame as he should have
waited to let the bus get completely into the
minor road before pulling out as there was a
risk that road users, particularly motorcyclists,
could be masked by the bus.
• Case Harding v Hinchcliffe ( 1964 )
12. Case 2
• Facts
– Motorcyclist approached tail end
of stationary traffic
– Motorcyclist filtered up the
offside
– Car emerged from a side road
into a gap wanting to turn right
– Tanker driver signalled car out
– Car inched out and collided with
motorcyclist
13. Case 2 – Result
• Motorcyclist 80 % to blame Car Driver 20%
• Case Powell V Moody ( 1966 )
14. Case 3
• Facts
– Car driver wished to turn
right from minor road to
proceed south on major
road
– Petrol tanker travelling
north stopped to leave a
gap
– Car driver’s view of
Northbound carriageway
was blocked by position of
the tanker
– Car driver edged forward
past the tanker
– Struck a motorcyclist who
was filtering past the tanker
on the northbound
carriageway
15. Case 3 – Result
• Car driver 50 % Motorcyclist 50%
• Case : Worsfold v Howie (1980)
• There is no principle of law which entitles a
driver to emerge blind from a minor road onto
a major road by inching forward beyond his
line of vision, even if he did so slowly.
16. Case 4
• Facts
– A motorcyclist was
undertaking stationary
traffic.
– Oncoming car turned
right into the side road
from the main road
– A collision occurred
17. Case 4 – Result
• Car Driver 50% to blame Motorcyclist 50% to
blame.
• Fagan v Jeffers (2005).
• Favourite case for solicitors representing
motorcyclists.
• The Highway Code stipulates undertaking is not
allowed BUT .....
the driver should have anticipated a motorcyclist
coming up on the inside.
18. Case 5
• Facts
– A motorcyclist was overtaking
a queue of stationary traffic on
a long stretch of road with one
lane in each direction.
– A car driver in the stationary
queue decided to execute a U-
turn.
– A collision occurred and the
motorcyclist was seriously
injured.
19. Case 5 – Result
• Car driver 100% to blame
• Another one for the good guys
• Case Davis v Scrogin ( 2006)
20. Case 6
• Facts
– Coach driver stopped at
a T Junction (minor onto
major road).
– Wanted to turn right.
– Road works and
temporary traffic lights
to left of junction and
queuing traffic.
– Large tractor and trailer
to the right so driver
can’t see beyond the
tractor and trailer.
– Coach driver pulled out
and collided with a
filtering motorcyclist.
21. Case 6 – Result
• Motorcyclist 50% to blame Coach driver 50%
• Case Woodham v Turner 2012- overturned 2011
decision which was 70/30.
• What happened to the principle of Law about field of
vision?
• Second motorcyclist pulled in behind trailer.
• Motorcyclist doing 20mph.
• Judge said 15 MPH would have been better as
motorcyclist would have been able to stop.
• Possibly first legal interpretation of what speed is
filtering and what is overtaking.
22. Case 7
• Facts
– A motorcyclist was
following a car.
– The driver took a sudden
left hand turn
– The motorcyclist
performed an emergency
stop but was thrown
from his bike and
collided with the car.
23. Case 7 – Result
• Motorcyclist 70% to blame Driver 30% to
blame.
• Case Mackeldon v Hinton (2005).
• Those travelling in front still owe a duty of care
to those travelling behind.
• Car driver indicated late BUT....
motorcyclist travelling too close behind
24. Case 8
• Facts
– Scooter rider proceeding
behind a refuse lorry which
intends to turn left.
– Can’t turn in because of its
size until a waiting vehicle
pulls out of the junction.
– Car pulls out and gets
beyond the front off side
of the lorry.
– Collision with the moped.
25. Case 8 – Result
• Scooter rider 100% to blame
• Case Farley v Buckley ( 2007)
• Scooter rider was speeding
• Car driver proceeding slowly
• Serious want of care on the part of the scooter
rider
26. Case 9
• Facts
– A car driver exiting from
a minor road onto a
major road
– The car driver's line of
vision was partially
blocked by parked cars.
– Collision occurred with a
speeding motorcyclist
27. Case 9 – Result
• Driver 25% blame Motorcyclist 75% to blame
• Case Heaton v Herzog ( 2008 )
• The court held that the car driver was under a
continuing obligation to give way to traffic on
the major road and take extreme care moving
off especially if sight-lines were reduced.
• However, there was no doubt that the
motorcyclist was travelling at excessive speed.
28. Case 10
• Facts
– Motorcyclist travelling on a
single carriageway with 40mph
limit overtook a lorry.
– Northbound and Southbound
carriageways separated by
hatched area bordered by
broken white lines.
– Overtake performed over the
hatched area.
– A van driver emerged from a
junction intending to turn
right.
– Collision unavoidable.
– Speed of the Motorcyclist 60-
70mph.
29. Case 10 – Result
• Van Driver 20% to blame Motorcyclist 80%
to blame.
• Case Vincent Ringe V Eden Springs (2012).
• Motorcyclist aware of junction because of
hatched area.
• Van driver should have waited as size of the
lorry blocked his line of vision.
30. What if it happens to you?
• It’s your choice, NOT your insurer’s
– LEI
– Some “myths”
• Motorcycle Law Scotland’s Legal Expense
Protection
To register for FREE, go to www.motorcycle-lep.co.uk
or pick up a card tonight and activate it.
31. Hastings v Hastings
• Motorcycle rider insured with Hastings
• Reports Accident.
• Don’t worry we will look after you.
• Car driver is insured with Hastings.