That's what concerns me. They are supposedly advocating for us - and it isn't good, if that's really the case. I sympathise with you - looks like you are in a no win situation, with the risks involvedschroeds wrote:- they "sought feedback" from a representative of BikEast
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Postby Sweeper59 » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:49 am
In my opinion, your accident is a result of Council's poor design. I would continue to persue them, if only to recover your costs.
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Postby Scarfy96 » Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:57 pm
Seems to me they already have, re-read Sweeper59 reply a couple of posts up.schroeds wrote:.still hoping somebody qualified might read this and comment on that...
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Postby outnabike » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:59 pm
I can't understand the wisdom of bike sign to sucker you in, and then put an obscure danger sign there as a Caveat to their stupidity. And those bollards are designed to cause a bike to go over, especially in the wet. I would certainly be talking to a good legal firm on the matter. We are all just glad you survived.
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Postby London Boy » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:23 pm
Human909 is right. Check out Brodie v Singleton Shire Council. The High Court decided that dangerous road design was a type of misfeasance, for which a road authority may be liable. I don't know which state this refers to, so don't know the legislative picture, but it seems likely that there would be a reasonable case. If it is important enough, it is worth seeing a lawyer. Just be aware that legal proceedings are generally expensive, protracted and stressful.BigPete wrote:I believe you can not sue anyone in this case. My understanding is that bad road design and supporting infracture is part of the enjoyment of driving on our roads. I seem to recall that legal action can be taken when a fault (E.G. a bad pothole) is reported to the authorities but no remedy is performed within a resonable time. But still worth contacting a solicitor to see what you options really are.
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Postby knightsy » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:58 pm
Hi All, 1st post.. can't help weighing in on this one.herzog wrote:You still get saddled with the defendant's costs if you lose. That's one thing they don't mention in the ambulance chaser ads.
It's very rare for a plaintiff to "lose" a public liability case. The only time you could literally lose is if the case goes to trial, but the vast majority of cases reach some sort of settlement. Sometimes that settlement may only be enough to cover the plaintiff's legal bill (of course this amount will be negotiated by the lawyers ), but if you have a genuine claim, you should end up with something back. Of course it will take a while.
My wife works in liability insurance and the stories I hear of what people get away with are mindblowing. Even cases that are clearly fraudulent get settled - usually only enough to cover the lawyer's fee thank goodness.
From what she tells me, if the council or other responsible party is smart, they have already notified their "insurer" (which in this case I guess is some government entity) that there may be a possible claim coming in. Of course they haven't mentioned anything about that in their reply. If they haven't, the insurance people will be spitting chips when a claim does come in because of the elapsed time between the incident and the claim, which makes it harder for them to defend.
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Postby lump_a_charcoal » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:03 am
I used a large, no win-no fee lawyer group after a car prang a few years ago.schroeds wrote:encouragement and advice gratefully accepted
The first consultation is where they will determine you have a case or not. I wasn't too sure I did, but they were. I mean I had injuries, but I didn't think they were bad enough at the time. Turns out that they were long lasting actually...
Anyway, like somebody else said, they will only take it on if they think they will win, so it is relatively risk free for you.
My advice now would be to start a diary, detailing everything about the incident, including what you can no longer do (ride, mow lawns, empty dishwasher, wash car, etc), as well as medical appointments so far.
My case went no further than a settlement, where I came out on top.
Hope it works out for you also.
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Postby schroeds » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:00 pm
Would you be prepared to PM me the name of the company you used?
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Postby lump_a_charcoal » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:52 pm
Done.schroeds wrote:I'm really sorry to hear you have ongoing complications, that's a real concern to me too as my shoulder is not mending after 4 months.
Would you be prepared to PM me the name of the company you used?
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