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There is no legal obligation for cyclists to wear helmets in the UK, but it has become common for insurance companies to claim contributory negligence in cases where unhelmeted cyclists have suffered head injury. So far as is known, no counter-claim of negligence for not wearing a helmet has yet been upheld by a UK court, yet many cyclists accept reduced damages voluntarily for fear of proceeding to trial.
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The views of a solicitor and a neurosurgeon on the effectiveness of helmets. The views of another solicitor specialising in cycling injuries. Helmet standards and capabilities The view of the UK's foremost expert on helmet mechanics including his experiences in court. Liverpool cyclist wins helmet litigation A cyclist in Liverpool wins full damages despite a counter-claim that he was negligent by not wearing a cycle helmet. 1999. |
Young cyclist wins crash case against insurance 'bully-boys' Judge rules that unhelmeted child was not negligent. 2001. Newcastle High Court judgement against contributory negligence High Court judge rules that child cyclist was not negligent for not wearing a helmet, although the child lost the case on other grounds. 2001 Cyclists win helmet battle with insurer Insurance company drops claim of contributory negligence after protest by CTC. 2002 |