Motorcycle Pedestrian Accident Scenario
(February 02, 2010)Motorcyclists are at a much greater risk of death or serious injury than other road users. Despite forming only 1% of road traffic in the UK, motorcyclists account for 18% of road deaths and serious injuries. It is a sad yet true fact that 1 in 4 Motorcyclists will be involved in an accident and of those only 1 in 5 will be at fault.*
It will be of no surprise that the most common reason for a motorcycle accident, is the failure of a motorist to see the motorcyclist, with 66% of all motorcycles involved in accidents being reported as 'at a junction' ** . When there was no other involvement the rate was at 23%. The main reasons being f ailing to look properly, loss of control, carelessness or in a hurry and even peer pressure when riding in a group.
Motorcycle riders and passengers have the right to complain for a large amount of these accidents.
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A motorcyclist is in a collision with a pedestrian who had emerged from an embankment onto the road striking the left handlebar of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was seriously injured as a result. The motorcyclist claims in full as the pedestrian had a policy of household contents insurance with Public Liability cover.
Other areas for following up a claim include:
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Spillage of diesel
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Debris and mud
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Missing grid covers
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Potholes
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