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Category Archives for Accidents With Cars
Who Is at Fault in Cyclist-Motorist Accidents? Understanding Strict Liability and Road Safety
After spending plenty of time on the road—and in the courtroom—I’ve thought a lot about the complex relationship between cyclists and motorists.It’s great to see more people choosing cycling as their preferred way to get around. But the risks involved in sharing the road are hard to ignore. While vehicle collisions are relatively rare, the […]
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How Near Misses Affect Cyclists Mentally and What to Do About It
Near misses are one of the most unsettling challenges cyclists face. A car speeding too close? A driver cutting you off? A near collision at an intersection? They might not leave visible injuries but the emotional impact can last much longer. These incidents are more than fleeting scares. For many, they leave a lasting mark […]
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1 Simple Legislative Change That Would See More Motorists Prosecuted
In June 1817, Karl Drai’s a prolific German inventor, took his two-wheeled Laufmaschine (“running machine”) for a 13 kilometre ride along the banks of the Rhine. The voyage may have only lasted an hour, but it sparked a craze which has lasted centuries. The number of people riding today is phenomenal, something Karl Drais surely never […]
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How Much of a Gap Should Motorists Leave When Passing a Bicycle Rider?
” “Every motorist that overtakes a rider within the legally-required 1 metre could be liable for the mental harm they cause that cyclist.” Emily Billiau – Cycle Law, PrincipalFinances are one thing, but the trauma of a near-death experience is something else entirely. Road safety isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting lives. Knowing how […]
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Cyclist involved in dooring accident awarded $700,000
The FactsHeather Bolton was cycling along Pittwater Road, Sydney with five of her friends when suddenly she found herself splayed across hard bitumen, in the middle of the road. She had been the victim of ‘dooring’.Dooring is where a motorist unexpectedly opens a car door into the path of a cyclist, who then slams straight into […]
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Horrific road rage attack leaves courier cyclist with serious injuries
The FactsA motorist who drove at a cyclist in the UK, knocking him off his bicycle and throwing him into a tree, has been sentenced to three years in prison, reports Cycling Weekly. Justine Henshaw-Bryan, aged 25, knocked Damien Doughty, 38, off his bike in the incident on February 10, 2016, after an altercation over her using […]
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Bus V Bike: A win for Cyclists
The FactsA 38-year-old cyclist, who collided with a bus passenger exiting a bus, has been awarded €15,000 (AUD $22,401.60) in compensation, the Irish Independent reports. On 31 January 2014, Tracey Maher was cycling along a dedicated cycle lane on Swords Road, Dublin, when a bus overtook her. The bus pulled up at a bus stop a […]
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Cyclist misses out on claim for gratuitous care
The FactsGary Land was leading a single file peloton along the left shoulder of Airport Drive, Eagle Farm when a taxi veered directly in front of him and slammed on the brakes. Mr Land hit the rear of the vehicle and was thrown over the boot of the car. Unfortunately, as is common in claims brought […]
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Cyclist hit by car is awarded $440,000 in damages
The FactsJason, an active and fit 37 year old, was a passionate cyclist. He rode his bike to and from work every day. On the morning of 26 November 2014 Jason was cycling to work on his normal route. As he was riding on the left hand side of Noble Street in Windsor, QLD, a […]
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Cyclist proves police evidence is unreliable
The Facts (Nominal Defendant v Rooskov)On 18 May 2005, Nigel rode his mountain bike to the local bowls club. Whilst at the bowls club he drank approximately 6 to 8 schooners of beer. Between 3.30pm and 4.30pm that afternoon he left the bowls club on his bike to ride home. He was not wearing a […]
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