No helmet? That’s contributory negligence… | Bicycle business | News by BikeBiz
February 4, 2009 | 
Author New court ruling sets precedent for accident counterclaims
A recent High Court judgement has taken into account whether or not a cyclist was wearing a helmet during a road collision, outlining that the cyclist is guilty of contributory negligence for choosing not to.
Despite helmet use not being compulsory under UK law, the judge overseeing Smith v Finch 2009 ruled the cyclist to be partially liable if wearing a helmet could be proven to have prevented any injuries sustained.
BikeRadar spoke to Richard Brooks from law firm Withy King who said: “this ruling means that if you are injured and a cycle helmet could have reduced your injuries, you may not be able to recover full compensation.”
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