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Atkinson v Kennedy – Driver not liable in child pedestrian case
Atkinson v Kennedy demonstrates that even in serious child pedestrian accidents, liability is not automatic. The Court held the collision was unavoidable despite the driver exceeding the speed limit.
Toropdar v D [2009] EWHC 2997 (TCC)
A driver was found 2/3 liable after colliding with a child who ran into the road. This case highlights how courts assess child pedestrian accident liability, contributory negligence, and the
Ellis v Kelly (2018) EWHC 2031 (QB)
A court held a driver fully liable after an 8-year-old boy suffered life-changing brain injuries at a zebra crossing, confirming that children’s momentary misjudgements do not amount to contributory negligence.
Gough v Thorne [1966] 1 WLR 1387
A Court of Appeal decision held a driver 100% liable after a 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing the road after being waved across by a lorry driver, confirming that
Kyriacou v Finch (2021)
Speeding scooter rider overtakes van at junction and collides with a car which cuts the corner and pulls out in front of him.
Hernandez v Acar
A speeding motorcyclist and car collide at a junction. Blame is apportioned 60/40 in favour of the motorcyclist due to causative potency.
Lindsay v Lamb (2007)
Collision between scooter rider and a line of stopped cars. Lorry driving behind fails to stop behind the cars, one of which had a flat tyre, resulting in scooter rider
Dorning v Personal Representatives of Paul Rigby (2007)
Motorcyclist injured as a result of the lead motorcyclist in a convoy failing to negotiate a left turn, crossing onto the other side of the road where he was confronted
Clift v Hawes (1999)
Motorcyclists injured in collision caused by the debris of another incident on the same road.
Stark v Lyddon [2019] EWCH 2076 (QB)
Motorcyclist collides with car as it pulls out from a car park. Car at fault. Should have seen motorcycle. Motorcyclist above speed limit which contributed to the severity of the
Amy Cockburn v MCE Insurance
In a collision between a motorist and a motorcyclist, the judge rules in favour of the evidence presented by the motorcyclist.
Lambert v Clayton EWCA Civ 237
A speeding motorcycle collides with pickup and trailer turning right into a farm just after a blind summit.
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