Invaulable guidance on how to run motorcycle claims effectively
Motorcycles represent only 1% of road transport, yet they account for one in seven road deaths and serious injuries. This worrying situation has deteriorated in recent years.
Claims for motorcyclists involves consideration of many special factors; so whether you are an experienced practitioner seeking a refresher, or you are new to this area of personal injury law, this invaluable webinar will ensure that you are armed with the knowledge needed to handle such claims effectively.
During this 45-minute webinar solicitor and experienced lecturer Nicky Carter will examine the following topics and relevant case law:
• Motorcycle specific risks and injuries
• Protective equipment
o O’Connell v Jackson [1972] 1QB270
o Capps v Miller [1989] 1 W.L.R. 839
o Smith v Finch [2009] EWHC 53 (QB)
• Causation
• The Highway Code and Motorcycle cases
• Liability
o Jones v Lawton [2013] EWHC 4108 (QB),
o Buswell v Symes [2015] EWHC 1379 (QB)
o Valentine v Transport for London [2010] EWCA Civ 1358
• Ex-turpi
o McCracken v Smith [2015] EWCA Civ 380
