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@AdamM
Contributory negligence has nothing to do with establishing fault for an accident occuring in the first place, it is about the degree to which compensation may be reduced due to any actions by the injured party which may have contributed to the level of injuries sustained.
The most useful response on the BikeRadar site included this:
*For the clearest analysis of situation regarding cycle helmets and contributary negligence, see Julian Fulbrook's paper at *http://www.cyclistsdefencefund.org.uk/files/fullbrook.pdf
It's a good (if slightly over long and dull) read regarding your legal standing when claiming compensation after an accident. Worth a read.