This morning, I was riding a moped. There is currently some flats being built so some temporary traffic lights have been set up. The light turned red so I pulled the brakes. I wasn’t going over the limit and I didn’t brake to tightly. However, due to the stones and other debris from the building works, I skidded out of control and came off my bike. It caused quite a bit of cosmetic damage and the wheel and steering bar will need to be realigned. I guess it will need to be checked for other damage. There were no signs warning over loose debris (which I think exist). I am entitled to money from the building company to cover costs? Am I entitled to any extra money for the fact I crashed and this obviously wasn’t fun! What is the best course of action to take? They are a big company. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
2007-03-15 22:31:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
to make any claim like this you will need photos. get back there and take photos to start with before it gets cleaned up
2007-03-15 22:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
First things first, get back down there and take lots of photos of the debris on the road and the damage caused to your bike. Try and make sure there is a digital time stamp on the pictures.
Then get an estimation of the repair costs to your bike and any clothing that was damaged.
I would suggest that in the first instance you write a letter to the director of the building company, enclosing copies of the receipts for the damage and ask for your costs to be covered by the company, dont rant and rave in the letter, but ask for a response within 28 days and send the letter recorded delivery.
If that fails I would suggest first port of call be the citizens advice bureau and see what the reccomend, I dont think at this stage a "no win - no fee" solicitor will take the case, even though you do have one, because its not really their remit.
You should also check with your insurance company and see if they have a legal cover on yoyur poicy that would take your case.
Good luck with this, as a fellow motorcyclist its time that the building contractors who continually leave rubbish on the roads were held to account.
2007-03-16 01:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by rick_wenham 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is all about evidence. If you were to put a claim in against the builders you would have to prove that they were acting negligently by not displaying road works signs , you may also find that the claim is complicated by the fact that the builders may claim 2 things firstly that you should be riding with due consideration for the prevailing road conditions and secondly that they may not be wholly liable anyway as your local council is expected to keep the towns highways fit for use. I suggest you collate any witness names and addresses , take photo,s of the area from both directions starting 100m if it is a 30mph or 150 if 40 and take a series of pictures closing up to the site 10 meters at time . I would also get your self checked medically . After all that contact your insurers to notify them of your accident and explain to them why you will not accept liability for the accident and see what they sat. they mat decide to call some one like myself in to do an accident investigation , email if you want any further information
2016-03-29 00:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be driving in a manner which gives full regard as to the road conditions at the time.If you see temporary lights ahead you should slow down and be aware that it is lightly that there may be debris or mud on the road adjacent to a building site or road works.Your lucky you didn't get done for driving without due care and attention.
2007-03-16 06:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first contact the company and inform them of the accident. They may offer you adequate compensation. If not go to see a solicitor. But before you do either get photos of the debris on the road at the accident scene
2007-03-15 23:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get photos of every thing. The road, debris, damage to the bike e.t.c. Then get down to the solicitors. Quids in!
2007-03-16 03:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When operating a motor vehicle you are responsible for its control and safe handling. You were obviously traveling too fast for the conditions or you would not have crashed. Had you been driving slower when you saw the gravel, you never would have crashed.
2007-03-16 02:33:43 · answer #7 · answered by dude0795 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have braked when the amber light came on--amber means stop...its in the Highway Code.
2007-03-16 00:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call Your Lawyer.
2007-03-15 22:41:17 · answer #9 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dnt kno i think u can
2007-03-15 22:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by jadie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋