Case Law

Cyclist rides onto road at an angle and collides with car. 

Cyclist fails to see van parked on the side of a road with a 70mph speed limit. The van was in clear view and had its hazard warning lights on.

Cyclist is injured falling from her bike as her wheels clash with those of a 4x4 on narrow country lane.

Two cyclists are injured during a 10 mile team time trial on open roads. The incident was caused by the driver who was towing a trailer with a boat on it.

Cyclist hits defect on a roundabout, comes off her bike and fractures her right leg. The Council dispute that the defect was dangerous and lack of evidence as to the size of the defect proves crucial as Judge has no photographic evidence to work from.

Cyclist becomes unsteady over a cattle grid and causes permanent damage to his ankle, a claim was intimated to the local council. The cyclist was rewarded damages for his injuries. 

Cyclist collides at speed with an oncoming vehicle on a sharp corner.

Cyclist collides with a pedestrian who was distracted by her phone while crossing the road. 

Tram tracks cause cyclists to fall from their bicycles as their wheels get stuck in the track. The cyclist sued Edinburgh Trams Limited for damages.

Duathlon participant thrown from bicycle after making contact with a surface defect. 

Cyclist fatally injured after losing control of bicycle and falling into water.