Fatal cycle accident - widow finally receives compensation

Widow finally receives damages following insurer "U" turn [21st January 2007]

A widow has finally received compensation from a motor insurer for the death of her husband in a well-documented cycle accident which occurred in 2003.

The cyclist was one of a group of fellow enthusiasts who were involved in a serious collision on the A48 near Bridgend.

Anyone involved in a pedal cycle collision, for which they are not responsible, should be entitled to claim cycle accident compensation. 

The insurer Frizzels at first admitted liability but then decided to rescind the admission.  Further arguments followed but a decision was then taken to pay 100% of damages to the widow of the deceased.  The claim was fully supported by the British Cycling Club who were pleased with the outcome of the case.