80/20 split car accident

Car_54

z1a wrote: »

Biker has a death wish if he overtakes at a junction.

Some might say all bikers have a death wish.

LilElvis

GDJTAM wrote: »

Thinking Admiral is a big name and would deal with this matter promptly, I could not be so wrong!

My husband and I were, bizarrely, both involved in car accidents on the same day. In my case it was the other driver's fault, liability was accepted and everything was sorted in a couple of weeks. Husband's was contested and took 15 months for the two sides to agree a 50/50 liability despite independent witnesses stating that the other driver was 100% at fault - no injuries involved. I wouldn't hold my breath for a speedy resolution.

z1a

[quote=[Deleted User];76255476]Some might say all bikers have a death wish.[/QUOTE]

Why ?

Retrogamer

z1a wrote: »

Why ?

Because lots of people think riding bikes is inherently dangerous and the risks of dying or being critically injured outweigh the benefits to owning one.

I have a few friends who were not allowed to have a bike whilst living under their parents roof and i still have a few friends who want to get a bike but have been told absolutely not by their other half

shinytop

[quote=[Deleted User];76255476]Some might say all bikers have a death wish.[/QUOTE]
I don't (say it or have one).

shinytop

Retrogamer wrote: »

Because lots of people think riding bikes is inherently dangerous and the risks of dying or being critically injured outweigh the benefits to owning one.

I have a few friends who were not allowed to have a bike whilst living under their parents roof and i still have a few friends who want to get a bike but have been told absolutely not by their other half

Are they the same people?

foxy-stoat

Sounds like the biker was "filtering" and will get away with messing up the OP's daughters claim. 80/20 is a good result as it would of been 50/50 at best without dash cam - another reason that everyone should have one.

NBLondon

foxy-stoat wrote: »

Sounds like the biker was "filtering" and will get away with messing up the OP's daughters claim. 80/20 is a good result as it would of been 50/50 at best without dash cam - another reason that everyone should have one.

Opening post says

bike having to enter the oncoming traffic lane to pass.

That's not filtering, that's overtaking. But you're right - the dashcam is crucial in this case.

foxy-stoat

NBLondon wrote: »

Opening post says That's not filtering, that's overtaking. But you're right - the dashcam is crucial in this case.

Yes I was being sarcastic....that was the defense a biker's insurance used on me when I was turning right at a crossroads when a bike came flying past a row of 20 cars and hit me - settled 50/50 on that one.