Accident information

[classic33]

Anyone know about the sceince of impacts? Basicaly just uploading my past weeks edge data and todays accident I go from 13.7 MPH to 54.7MPH with a cadance of 205 then a cadence of 0 with a speed of 82mph. Now I don't think the guy was doing 82mph or I'd not be here... but any ideas how the speed would work out? or would it just be random numbers the edge was getting?

A possible piece on the science of impacts:
http://www.stocktonbackandneckpaincenter.com/index.cfm?id=381&fuseaction=browse&pageid=39

The numbers may be down to the impact itself, try contacting the manufacturer & get their opinion on the matter. Pointing out what has happenned & I'd also add that you won't/will be using what they say as proof. Stating that you won't(other than the impact caused the unit to malfunction, in your view, may get a better response from them.) It may also help them, which may be worth pointing out.

Get what has happenned down on paper, even if what you put only makes sense to you at the time. Convert that into a more readable format that anyone could read, with everything in the right order. Then print a hard copy & keep it safe. Any changes you may have to make, do so as a a seperate page at least, seperate document at best. Sign & date each copy you print.
The idea is that should you need to, you then have a clear copy/set of copies to work from at a later date. 6 months down the line, your judgement may be questioned.


With regard the injuries try & keep a picture log of the areas that hurt or start showing signs of injury. Area affected now may look completly different in two weeks time.


Best of luck on the recovery & glad your still here

 

[Jim_Noir]

Yeah I emailed Garmin to ask them what they thought, not that I think it could be used in the case just more for myself to know.

So what happens about the bike, is it the price of a new replacment or the market price for it's age? It's only a year an a half old. And do I tell them what it is, since the police are keeping it will his insurance go out to see it for themselves? And I take it my ruined lights, touring rack, lights, jacket, bib and braces, shoes and helemt will all be replaced?

 

[boydj]

You should be put back in the same position you were in if the incident had not happened, which means full replacement of all damaged equipment and clothing. There should be no difficulty in agreeing this with the insurers along with your other direct costs associated with the incident. An interim payment to cover these costs should not take long to be produced. Payment for your personal injuries will take a lot longer to assess and pay out.

 

[classic33]

I'm in agreement with boydj.
You should be put back into the posistion you were in before the accident/incident. Point which may be worth noting is whatch how you go about pricing your replacement. I was accused of trying to get a better bike than the one which was written off(betterment) as I started paying too soon for the replacement, out of my own pocket.

Reason for doing this was the bike was my only means of getting to & from work. Lose the bike entirely & I may have ended up losing the job. Given that I wanted to keep the job, following the relocation, I felt it was in my interest to try & "show willing". I went with the cost of repair as a guide price, which was less than the cost of the bike written off. It still didn't stop the claim of betterment though.

Chances are that if he pleads guilty to the charge they may want to settle fairly quickly. Don't be swayed by any offer that they make direct to you without checking with some-one else. Your the injured party in this case so there is a certain amount of leverage that can be applied by you.

 

[Jim_Noir]

Cheers folks.

So I assume I can give them a bill for any fuel or taxi that I use to get to work? And looking at having to get a dog walker in during the day to walk the dogs while the wife is at work... I'd have no chance of bending do to pick their poo up or grab them if they kicked off... the joys!

 

[beanzontoast]

Cheers folks.

So I assume I can give them a bill for any fuel or taxi that I use to get to work? And looking at having to get a dog walker in during the day to walk the dogs while the wife is at work... I'd have no chance of bending do to pick their poo up or grab them if they kicked off... the joys!

Keep receipts for everything, make copies of everything and never part with your only copy of anything. I would discuss your proposed costs beforehand with whatever solicitor is representing you.

You may have to get the bike damage independently assessed - a LBS may do this for you - as this will also provide a replacement valuation for the insurers to use.

Just to temper the time scales people are mentioning - it took nearly 9 months through the solicitors (other side admitted full liability) for me to get compensated for my bike being written off. Patience is a must.

 

[dellzeqq]

I don't want to add to your worries, but you should be quite clear about any ongoing problems you might face in later years as a result of the crash. We all hope that your recovery will be complete, and that you'll have no future difficulties, but it doesn't hurt to talk this through with the medics.

 

[Jim_Noir]

Yeah CTC said this to me today, asked me what sports I do, the fact I have 3 Marathons and a 220 ride all coming up... training etc as this all goes towards the case. I'm off to the Drs at 12 as I feel like I have a flu and a chil (Having to pee every 20 mins!) this must be to do with laying in the gutter for 30 mins!

Cops gave me the bike back, LBS said no chance they'd put it back on the road...

 

[fossyant]

That's pringled !

 

[Jim_Noir]

CTC lawyer called, have a great case but CTC won't fund it as it's Scotland. So they are taking it on as a private case on a no-win-no-fee case. Least that's a start. So hoping the bike is sorted asap, that said think it'll be weeks before I'll beable to sit on a saddle!

 

[magnatom]

Eek! Missed this until now! Glad you're ok-ish.

The bike certainly looks....a lot less bike like! Good luck with the police and the insurance!

 

[magnatom]

CTC lawyer called, have a great case but CTC won't fund it as it's Scotland. So they are taking it on as a private case on a no-win-no-fee case. Least that's a start. So hoping the bike is sorted asap, that said think it'll be weeks before I'll beable to sit on a saddle!

Wait a minute! Why won't the CTC fund it because it is in Scotland? Is that correct?! If so, then what am I paying my membership fee for!!

 

[cyberknight]

Does not say they do not cover Scotland on the website i would challenge them about it , it is miss representation surely if they say they offer something and they do not?

 

[Jim_Noir]

Sorry, mean they won't cover it retrospectively in Scotland.

 

[fossyant]

OP isn't currently a member, but their solicitors will cover it on the usual no win no fee basis - it means the OP gets the experienced solicitors to sort it for him.