2010-12-16 - Rider Down, Streatham high Road

Is there an argument that the WVM (who flashed the driver through) is partialy liable as the highway code states that you are not allowed to direct traffic (unless you're high patrol or police)?

You have to to expect something coming through as soon as you see the left side road, surely*?

*The driver is a total bell end driving like that

Highly unlikely in terms of perceived responsibility and flashing another road user. I had a very similar incident years ago but on a motorbike coming down Brixton Hill just near The Fridge, a bus driver had flashed a car to come out of a side-road as I was passing the bus on the outside. Bang! Insurance wrangle deemed it 50/50 me and car driver, which to be honest seemed fair. I was going too fast to see around the bus (obstacle) for potential hazards and stop in time and the car driver was also going too fast to see around the bus for potential hazards and stop in time.

OP hope you heal up soon and your back doesn't give you too much grief, do get yourself checked out by your GP if you haven't already.