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Dale McFarlane v Barry Thain and James Campbell (2007) McFarlane was a pillion passenger on a speeding motorcycle involved in a collision with an elderly car driver who emerged from a junction. The motorcyclist, although speeding, had right-of-way. The pillion passenger had not fastened the strap on his helmet. The primary cause of the accident was the speed of the motorcyclist. (subject to appeal) Motorcyclist – 100% Askey v Wood (2005) A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a car on a country road. The accident occurred on a 90 degree blind bend. The car was on the wrong side of the road but the motorcyclist approached the bend at excessive speed denying him the opportunity to control his machine and take evasive action. Car Driver – 50% Motorcyclist – 50% John Moiser v Thomas Simpson (2001) Car driver was executing a 3 point turn. A speeding motorcyclist came around the bend and was faced with the car blocking his side of the carriageway. Driver – 60% Motorcyclist – 40% |
If you wish to make a motorcycle accident claim in Scotland, call the Digby Brown Motorcycle Law Department on 0845 273 2323 or complete an Enquiry Form .
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Hylton Hutchinson "I didn't realise I had a right to claim for my injuries until I spoke to Digby Brown." read more... |
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Birgitt Helwig “I was very pleased with the service from Digby Brown. They fought my case every step of the way. I was kept informed throughout and given really good advice." read more... |
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Robert Stevenson “I often felt as though I was hitting my head against a brick wall – but when I met Brenda Mitchell and her team in the Motorcycle Law Department, I became much more optimistic." read more... |
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Tony Barrell "If I hadn't gone to Digby Brown I would almost certainly have lost everything." read more... |
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Bill Anderson "I was very impressed with the team at Digby Brown and their knowledge about motorcycling, what happens when a motorcycle is involved in an accident and the end result, made a real difference to the outcome of my case." read more... |
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Lee Hopkinson “The legal team referred to me by Legal Expenses did not appear to be doing anything about it. They did not contact any of the witnesses involved and I did not have any confidence in them that I was going to get any outcome apart from a negative one. Then I contacted Digby Brown.” read more... |
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