Collision with car reversing off of driveway

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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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Sounds nasty...sorry to hear about that, glad you're on the mend.

I'm going to send as much information as I can with my forms...the letter from Cycle Surgery, the Halfords receipt, a map of the incident, a few annotated Google Screen View shots including one showing just how good the visibility would have been if he'd stopped and looked, a hand drawn diagram and the transcript I posted earlier.

If I don't get the £11 taxi fare due to lack of receipt; oh well I'll live with that. I'm going to wait until I've seen the GP tomorrow before finishing it off and sending it.
 

vickster

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Warn the GP that there may be a request for your medical records. There is a release form as part of the solicitor pack (not sure if you've received it already). That said when I got whiplash from a road accident years ago, I had to go see another independent private GP to be checked out.

Certainly mention the taxi fare, solicitor said to me they weren't necessarily necessary (I had a couple of £5 taxi fares to and from the hospital before and after my op, but didn't get receipts)

I am hoping pictures of the hole in my leg will be convincing enough in this case :biggrin:
 
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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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Yes, got the pack. I've filled out the medical request form, but I'll mention it. I don't have a specific GP, I see a different one at the surgery each time I go. It's a bit like a revolving door there GP wise.
 

classic33

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In delaying getting yourself checked out/over you may put yourself at a disadvantage later on.
Most insurance companies require two quotes, so if possible get the second from where you took it after Halfords. Keeping both receipts/quotes safe. Do not send the origional of any receipt, copy and send the copy.
Hope the lower back isn't too bad.
 

benb

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Sounds nasty...sorry to hear about that, glad you're on the mend.

I'm going to send as much information as I can with my forms...the letter from Cycle Surgery, the Halfords receipt, a map of the incident, a few annotated Google Screen View shots including one showing just how good the visibility would have been if he'd stopped and looked, a hand drawn diagram and the transcript I posted earlier.

If I don't get the £11 taxi fare due to lack of receipt; oh well I'll live with that. I'm going to wait until I've seen the GP tomorrow before finishing it off and sending it.

Can you ask the taxi company to issue you with a retrospective receipt, or at least a quote for the journey involved.
I don't see why you should be out of pocket here.
 
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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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Just visited the walk in centre and I've been refused to be seen and told to go and see my local pharmacy instead.

I've got an appointment next Monday now. Lower back is still sore but I'm not in agony so I'll probably just forget about it. If its still sore in a week I'll keep the appointment otherwise I just won't bother.
 
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Pale Rider

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Mmm, patient walks in with back pain after a road traffic collision and is told to go away.

Sounds like sub-optimal service to me.
 

vickster

Squire
5 days ago though

Luke, you could try some simple back stretches, such as lying on back and pull knees to chest. Hot bath may help too, also ibuprofen

See what the gp says and get it on record
 
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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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Tell me about it. I'm going to play it by ear. I informed Leigh Day and they said having the GP appointment next Monday won't affect the claim but I should see the pharmacist as advised.

I have done this and he wasn't able to physically examine me but he did advise on taking ibuprofen and because he has known me for a while was happy to make a note of the consultation on his records so that's something at least.

I am feeling pretty disgusted with my own GP practice though. I'm aware I've probably just strained a muscle and I'm sure it will be fine in a week or two but so much for better safe than sorry eh?

I'm just glad it hasn't reaggravated the chronic sciatic nerve issues I had a few years ago. That was agony.

Thanks for the tips vickster.
 

vickster

Squire
I guess if the back strain had occurred other than in an accident one would probably have tried self help measures for a week or two

Does the gp surgery have emergency morning clinics? If so call first thing tomorrow and request an appointment. If the receptionist asks why, say it's personal ;)
 
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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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@vickster it does, that's what I attended this morning unfortunately. At least I have evidence that I have seen somebody even if it was my pharmacist. If the solicitors don't think it will make a difference I'll wait until the appointment on Monday.
 

GrumpyGregry

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Mmm, patient walks in with back pain after a road traffic collision and is told to go away.

Sounds like sub-optimal service to me.
Should present at a proper A&E not a walk-in surely?

My local walk-in would turn me away with an instruction to go to the (not so) local A&E.
 
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Luke Redpath

Luke Redpath

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Should present at a proper A&E not a walk-in surely?

My local walk-in would turn me away with an instruction to go to the (not so) local A&E.

If I thought I was seriously injured I would have gone to A&E on Friday! I though these walk in centres were supposed to ease the burden on emergency services...
 
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