The court was asked to apportion responsibility for personal injuries suffered in a road traffic collision between the claimant cyclist and defendant car driver. The issue concerned the credibility of the witnesses. The defendant said that the cyclist simply drove into the back of his car just after it stopped. The claimant said that it had simply stopped without regard for his presence.
Held: The defendant’s evidence was inconsistent with the finding that the car moved forward during the crash and otherwise. The cyclist should have maintained a better lookout, and was liable to 25%. Damages accordingly.
Judges:
Stephens J
Citations:
[2014] NIQB 24
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Jurisdiction:
Northern Ireland
Negligence, Personal Injury
Updated: 24 October 2022; Ref: scu.526627