Advice on what to do after serious accident

[Happy_Days]

I’d welcome advice on what to do following an accident.

I won’t go into details, in case it goes to court. But a high-level summary is that I was hit by a car passing me too closely at speed. It was a bad accident, and I was rushed to hospital.

The police are investigating, but I’m wondering what happens next, and what I should do. Any advice?

 

[Webbo2]

I’d welcome advice on what to do following an accident.

I won’t go into details, in case it goes to court. But a high-level summary is that I was hit by a car passing me too closely at speed. It was a bad accident, and I was rushed to hospital.

The police are investigating, but I’m wondering what happens next, and what I should do. Any advice?

Have you got insurance or are you a member of UK cycling or British cycling. If so get in touch with them for advice or do you have legal cover on your household insurance. Or you could look for a no win no fee solicitor who deals with cycling stuff.

 

[classic33]

See the post Accident Advice in this and the Commuting sections. It covers the basics.
Then, if it's not mentioned, see @Vikeonabike's Statement Template thread on how to word, and what should be included in any statement letter.

Hope you're feeling better now, and it'll not put you off cycling.

 

[fossyant]

Solicitor, etc, via house insurance or like many of us British Cycling Membership and other Cycling Memberships or you can go direct - Leigh Day act for British Cycling members. Used them about 3 times. Serious stuff like a broken spine.

 

[Gillstay]

Mr Tim Woolford of Osbourne Morris and Morgan helped me when my legal aid on my insurance proved to be hopeless.

 

[Sharky]

I was with cycling UK when I had an incident.

They negotiated a claim for me which I accepted, covering damage to bike and broken colorbone.

If all the evidence is in your favour, you will in due course be offered a settlement, whether you have legal support or not. Any challenges, then legal support is advisable.

Good that you are ok and speedy return to riding a bike.