PpPete
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It's worth comparing your written statement against the template from Vikeonabike - top sticky over in Commuting.
Although I never used mine (because the driver chose to settle privately) it's a useful exercise getting things in a format the Police (and if necessary the CPS) can use directly. If you pursue it through one of the many firms of solicitors that do cycling claims they will want a copy too.... and most importantly an incident number from the Police.
The £1000 lower limit on the personal injury part of the claim will (i think) apply to any solicitor - because below that limit it should be handled by the small claims court - for which the solicitor cannot get paid.
Although I never used mine (because the driver chose to settle privately) it's a useful exercise getting things in a format the Police (and if necessary the CPS) can use directly. If you pursue it through one of the many firms of solicitors that do cycling claims they will want a copy too.... and most importantly an incident number from the Police.
The £1000 lower limit on the personal injury part of the claim will (i think) apply to any solicitor - because below that limit it should be handled by the small claims court - for which the solicitor cannot get paid.