an unfortunate incident.

[Val]

yesterday I had an unfortunate incident.
I was approaching a mini roundabout as I wait to  go straight a head.
a car on the left cross in front of me(nothing wrong in that) but he stopped right in my track I couldn't avoid him so clipped his rear bumper.
just scuff marks on his bumper and my crash bare dented in by about 10mm.
I was traveling at about 15mph so we didn't come off.
this was in whitby and I was going towards the train station a popular bikers cafe.
who would you say is at fault.
personally I think it was 50/50 but the bloke was adamant that it was mine.
I said you blocked my right of way and if you couldn't make it all the way then you shouldn't of crossed.

Why do you say 50/50? Its 100% his fault. That is one of the few cases were Highway Code is very clear:

Rule 185

When reaching the roundabout you should

    give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights

If he was on the left side you have clear priority and he MUST NOT in any way force you to brake or change direction because of his actions.

Make a claim for new crash bars. Tell him its 100% his fault (which clearly is by Highway Code) and tell him you are not paying anything.Give him your insurance company and tell him to deal with them

Even if it was your fault you still do not need to pay anything. Your 3rd party insurance will cover all.

The worst way of handling that is to admit guilt and start handling that outside the insurance. Never ever do that! Even if its for some small amount say £100 for bumper re-spray. Do not do that.

Because by doing it you will open can of worms here and potential further claims for thousands of pounds. INB4 whiplash claims coming your way two years later for £10000.