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Ex-Soldier Wins £380k After Forest Motorcycle Mishap
12 Nov
Summary
- A former soldier received £380,000 in damages for injuries sustained.
- The accident occurred during the 2022 Scottish Six Days Trial near Ben Nevis.
- Organizers were found negligent, but the rider shared some blame.
A former soldier, 62, has been awarded £380,000 in damages following a serious collision during an off-road motorcycle event. The incident occurred at the 2022 Scottish Six Days Trial, held in a forest near Ben Nevis, when Mark Lamplough collided with a race marshal.
Lamplough initiated legal proceedings against the organizers, Edinburgh and District Motor Club Ltd, alleging negligence. While the club disputed this, the Court of Session determined that the organizers' negligence caused the accident. However, the judge also found Lamplough to be partially responsible for the incident.
The court was informed that approximately 280 motorcyclists participated in the event, which took place in challenging terrain. The judge cited the decision to have marshals travel against the competitors' direction as the primary cause of the collision, noting the inherent risk of opposing traffic on forestry tracks.
