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Being able to filter through traffic is one of the advantages that riding a motorbike offer. However, it can be dangerous when it is not done safely by riders, or (more commonly) where drivers are not paying enough attention and hit a legally filtering motorcyclist.<\/p>\n

Drivers can fail to see bikes at the best of times, so when filtering, drivers often find it even harder to see bikes. The Highway Code addresses it and says: <\/p>\n

“It is often difficult to see motorcyclists and cyclists, especially when they are coming up from behind, coming out of a junction, at roundabouts, overtaking you or filtering through traffic.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s always worth remembering that filtering is legal and the Highway Code rules for motorcyclists state “when filtering in slow-moving traffic, take care and keep your speed low”. Motorbikes can filter safely but accidents do still occur.
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Who’s at fault when an accident happens?<\/h2>\n

If you are legally filtering through traffic then it is the responsibility of other drivers to make sure they do not change lanes or attempt a manoeuvre in a way that will cause a collision with a rider. Common scenarios include where a driver gets impatient in traffic and suddenly moves out to do a u-turn and hits a rider, or where drivers turn in to new roads without checking for filtering bikers.<\/p>\n

Other outcomes…<\/strong><\/p>\n

There can be other outcomes where riders are found to be partly to blame though. This doesn’t stop a person claiming, but it may reduce the level of compensation they’re awarded.<\/p>\n

In the case of Worsford v Howe<\/em> the motorcyclist was found to be 50% at fault, as well as in the case of Leeson v Bevis Transport<\/em> where the motorcyclist was also found to be at equal fault for the collision.<\/p>\n

However, there are cases where the motorcyclist has not been found equally liable. In the case of Higgins v Johnson<\/em> the court found the motorcyclist only 25% to blame.<\/p>\n

In the landmark case of Davis v Schrogrin<\/em> the car driver was found completely at fault.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle accident claims<\/h3>\n

If you have been in a motorcycle accident while weaving through traffic then you can be entitled to compensation<\/a>. Filtering is not illegal, as stated in the Highway Code, and drivers do have a duty to watch out for anyone riding a motorbike.<\/p>\n

At the Motorbike Injury Lawyers we specialise in motorbike injuries<\/a>. We have dealt with many cases of serious motorbike injury cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We understand that motorcycle accidents can result in a range of injuries, and we will do all we can to ensure that you get the correct legal advice.<\/p>\n

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and think you have a case, we urge you to contact us. If we think you have a case we can get you the compensation that you deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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