Head Injuries & Helmets in Cycle Claims - An Update for Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

The post-pandemic rise in cycling since 2020, and the introduction of electric bikes and scooters to our towns and cities has given added impetus to the on-going argument about the extent to which a failure to wear a helmet can result in a finding of contributory negligence.

This virtual classroom seminar reviews the current law (and relevant cases), considers comparative jurisdictions and arms you with the information to argue contributory fault and causation effectively and knowledgeably.

But cycle helmet arguments are no longer the preserve only of defendants. Recent developments in testing technology has resulted in the ability for experts to opine on the forces involved in head injuries where a helmet is involved and assist the neurologists and other experts to take a more informed view on the likelihood and severity of brain injury. This live session also highlights this evidential development and how it may be used to advance your case.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• An update on cycle-helmet cases in the courts - here and in comparable jurisdictions
• The key issues in cycle helmet cases
• Cycle helmets and contributory fault
• Neurologists and cycle helmets
• How cycle helmet expert evidence can help prove or disprove the likelihood of brain injury

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.