So what about his much-vaunted household contents insurance?
On 22/06/2019 01:00, JNugent wrote:
To say nothing of his fridge-freezer policy?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/21/cyclist-crashed-into-woman-mobile-phone-pay-compensation-london
QUOTE:
Hazeldean [the cyclist who ran down a pedestrian] ... said he was
“reeling” from a verdict that would leave him bankrupt. In a statement
he said: “I am of course deeply disappointed with the outcome … and
concerned by the precedent that it might set for other cyclists.
ENDQUOTE
But surely any court decision which reinforces and emphasises the need
for caution and restraint is good for society in general?
We are continually told that cyclists are, by definition, very rich, and
that all are insured, so he should have no problem paying some compo.
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