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Court finds both pedestrian and cyclist at fault for rush hour collision on London pedestrian crossing
Posted: 30/08/2019
With the ever-increasing numbers of people cycling to work, particularly in London, and the increasingly common view of pedestrians walking along pavements looking at their mobile phones......>>
A question of liability in claims against pedestrians for injuries caused to cyclists
Posted: 02/08/2018
One of the dangers for commuters cycling along the embankment on London’s East-West Cycle Superhighway is hitting a pedestrian as they cross the cycle path. Frequently, pedestrians cross without looking, and even if they do look, they can sometimes look the wrong way before stepping into a cyclist’s path......>>
Cycling claims – recent case law on contributory negligence
Posted: 24/07/2018
Under the Law Reform Act 1945, contributory negligence ceased to be a complete defence in common law, instead operating as a partial defence whereby the courts can distribute loss between the parties involved......>>
Personal injury claims for cycling accidents – what issues arise?
Posted: 19/09/2016
Since the great success of the British cyclists in the London 2012 Olympics, cycling has become a much more popular sport and hobby in the UK – with all the associated health benefits......>>
Compensation recovered for London cyclist after driver seeks to deny fault
Posted: 18/04/2016
Penningtons Manches’ personal injury team has obtained compensation for a keen cyclist who was training for a competitive triathlon when he was hit by a car in South West London......>>
Personal injury specialists succeed in Motor Insurers' Bureau case for injured cyclist
Posted: 08/04/2016
Penningtons Manches’ personal injury team has secured damages for a cyclist who was injured by an uninsured driver. The claimant was cycling along a busy London road when he was suddenly hit by a wooden bed base......>>
Damages won for cyclist badly injured by another cyclist
Posted: 11/01/2016
Penningtons Manches’ personal injury team recently secured damages for a cyclist badly injured as a result of another cyclist’s negligence......>>
Counterfeit cycle helmets place lives at risk
Posted: 04/12/2015
There is much debate across the cycling community as to whether a compulsory requirement to wear a cycle helmet is as effective as hoped in reducing serious injury......>>
Road Safety Week – “drive less, live more”
Posted: 23/11/2015
Largely supported and promoted by the charity, Brake, the theme of Road Safety Week 2015 is “drive less, live more”. The focus is not just on road safety in terms of reduction of accidents......>>
Personal injury specialists demonstrate strength in depth in a series of newly settled compensation claims
Posted: 23/10/2015
The personal injury team at Penningtons Manches LLP has reached a number of settlements over the past four weeks, securing compensation for victims in a wide variety of accidents......>>

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