A Lakeland hairdresser who survived a motorcycle accident thanks to her leathers has been cited as an inspiration behind a campaign by UK MPs to have all protective wear zero-rated for VAT.
The woman's motorbike accident occurred in Scotland earlier this year when she was thrown from her pillion position after her boyfriend was forced to swerve to avoid a road traffic accident with an approaching lorry. She landed on hard asphalt and was airlifted to hospital in fears of serious personal injury to her spine.
However, no serious motorcycle injury was found to have occurred, and the woman was released four hours later. Her leathers were thought to have protected her during the near-crash.
If MPs succeed in having protective leatherwear's VAT costs removed, and thus made cheaper, this may lead to fewer personal injuries (and fewer compensation claims) resulting from motorcycle accidents.
*Where replacement vehicle costs can be recovered from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. Where this person is untraceable or uninsured, or where there is a dispute over liability, a replacement vehicle cannot be provided.
* A temporary replacement hire motorcycle or scooter can usually be provided within 24 hours where hire costs can be recovered from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. If this person is untraceable or uninsured, or where there is a dispute over liability, it may not be possible to provide a replacement bike. Please do still call us though, as we will always do everything we can to help.
* If the leathers you are replacing are old or worn the insurance company may require you to make a contribution towards the cost of the new leathers. This is called betterment value and our experienced legal team will advise you on the reasonableness of any offers.
