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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? Yes, drivers should not feel smug when they kill or injure 5800 pedestrians a year. This was a civil case, not a criminal one. It was not from going through a red light, riding on the pavement, lack of front brake, "riding furiously" or any other sin that every cyclist is supposed to be guilty of. He attempted to avoid but failed. But there is another lesson for cyclists, because they can be injured and killed by pedestrians. It is reported that he was also injured in the collision but he decided not counter claim against the woman or seek legal advice. There is no point echoing Peter Parry's post about this. |
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