Accident Advice

[mjr]

Indeed, so it's sensible to have 3rd party indemnity insurance. London Cycling Campaign do for around a tenner a year

No longer available separately, sadly, so it's more like £20 now. Current options include Lexham, ETA or TSB but it's usually cheaper in with your household insurance if you can. http://www.klwnbug.co.uk/2018/02/08/insurance/

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Mod Note:
I've moved the posts related to @Randombiker9's accident to a separate thread in commuting, for better response.

 

[Steeler]

When out riding for any distance I carry two items in my rain jacket or zipped jersey pocket, in case of an accident which leaves me unconscious;
For the police I carry my driving licence as it shows my name, DoB & address.
For the ambulance & medics I also carry a laminated card with name, postcode, DoB, GP address, NHS number, blood group, medication and wife's name & mobile number.

 

[grumpydad]

My son was involved in a nasty car crash last year, after we took our own pictures of the injuries, the consultant took his own and said because the police/courts would look at his pictures as reliable evidence. Worth keeping in mind.

 

[classic33]

My son was involved in a nasty car crash last year, after we took our own pictures of the injuries, the consultant took his own and said because the police/courts would look at his pictures as reliable evidence. Worth keeping in mind.

I agree, it's a professional supplying the proof.

The advantage to taking your own pictures is that yours can be used as a "visual diary" as the marks appear over time.

Hope he's feeling better soon and it hasn't put him off.