British Cycling member and member of the Port Talbot Wheelers Cycling Club, Jonathan Harris, has successfully concluded his damages claim after a road traffic incident that happened on 24th June 2006 as he was cycling along the A48 with a group of club cyclists.
The incident occurred when a motorist, attempting to overtake the group of cyclists as they were passing a traffic island, failed to allow sufficient room. Consequently Jonathan had to take emergency avoiding action and was thrown from his bike. The motorist failed to stop following the accident.
Thankfully Jonathan managed to secure the registration number of the vehicle involved. The police were informed of the incident and managed to trace the motorist.
As a result of the throw from his bike Jonathan suffered multiple soft tissue injuries to his upper and lower body. Thankfully he made a relatively speedy recovery, however he was left with some residual scarring.
Following receipt of the Police Accident Report, the Defendant’s insurers admitted liability. Jonathan received compensation for his injuries, damaged bicycle and other consequential losses and expenses.
Jonathan was represented by
Anna Hart in Leigh Day & Co’s Cycling & Sports Injuries Team. His claim was supported and funded by British Cycling.
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