>> Do any cyclists have insurance for this kind of thing? If not, does the household
>> insurance (or any other) cover it (I can't imagine it does!), or will he have
>> to pay from his pocket?
If you're a member of Cycling UK (CTC), British Cycling or the London Cycling Campaign then third party insurance is part of the deal. No doubt there are loads of other clubs/associations with similar benefits. I also think some household policies bundle this sort of liability but as I've been in CTC since my teens it's not something I've paid great attention to when moving buildings/contents insurance about.
I'd assume her lawyers would have made sure he had insurance or means before launching case.
With no lasting issues and 50% contributory negligence I doubt she's in line for a life changing sum. Indeed there might well be a fight about costs way in excess of the sum at issue.
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