road traffic collisions and civil law
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Presenta(on to EK RoADAR May 13th 2015
Road Traffic Collisions and Civil Law
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Road Traffic Law • Criminal Law • Civil Law
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Civil Road Traffic Law
• Duty of care? • Appor(onment of blame?
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Smith v Bluebird Buses (2014)
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• 85% -‐ Pedestrian • 15% -‐ Bus Driver
Result
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Paramasivan v Wicks (2013)
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SHOPS
PAVEMENT
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Result
• 50% / 50% • Reduced 75% Boy / 25% Driver
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Cray v Botwright (2013)
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Arnot v Sprake (2001)
Motorcyclist 100% to blame
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NFU v Adam Russell
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Reac(on (me
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Lady Stacey
Driver 100% to blame
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Adam Wagner
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Adam Wagner
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Adam Wagner v Thomas Grant and another
• 60% Driver • 40% Motorcyclist
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How much room would you give a cyclist?
A. This much?
B. The width of an open door?
C. As much room as you would a car?
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Highway Code Rule 163
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Don’t allow your insurers to appoint a Solicitor. Come to a Specialist.
Law is about common sense
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