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Cyclist doored by driver 50% to blame for crash, insurers said – claiming seriously injured victim should have been cycling “further away”

The cyclist, who suffered facial fractures after colliding with a van door headfirst, ultimately received full compensation after lawyers claimed “the duty is on the driver to make sure it is safe before opening their door”

Thu, May 14, 2026 15:51

Cyclist crashes into bollard after driver turns across his path in Edinburgh cycle lane

Cyclist who crashed into bollard after oblivious driver turned across cycle lane secures compensation – despite police claiming motorist did “nothing wrong”

The driver’s insurers initially claimed that the cyclist crashed because he was speeding and “looking out for potholes” – before the motorist finally admitted that he hadn’t even noticed the rider at all

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 15:49

Council settles with cyclist injured in cycle lane crash

Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council

Despite lawyers for the cyclist being pleased with the "fair" settlement, they say the "unanswered questions and lack of responsibility from those in charge" is "deeply troubling"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 08:52

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£2m settlement for cyclist who suffered “traumatic, life-changing brain injury” in collision

Rider was cycling to work in Somerset when he was knocked off his bike and suffered "serious damage to his skull and brain" — a law firm having now secured a seven-figure settlement

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 15:54

Scales of Justice (CC BY-SA 2.0 licenced by Michael Coghlan:Flickr)

£5 million payout for cyclist brain left damaged after collision in Brighton

Unnamed father will need care for life after devastating injuries

Sat, Dec 05, 2015 08:30

£1,500 settlement for cyclist injured when seat clamp broke

Portsmouth rider was nearly hit by oncoming traffic in April 2011 crash

Wed, Jul 30, 2014 11:15