Details after a collision.

[JamesTaylor02]

Thankfully, I have yet to find myself in such a situation and hope that I never will.

I wanted to make sure that I'm clued up if such an event was to happen.

Apart from the likes of a name and insurance details, as well as the car reg. is there anything else that I need to make sure I get hold of? I suppose if they decide to drive off, as I have read before, all you can do is get a registration, driver description (as good as) and maybe a car make/year.

I have also seen on the forums the likes of reporting collisions, do these apply to all collisions and how and when would you do this?

I am a CTC member now so I know that I'm protected even further with the 3rd party insurance.

Apologies it's such a long, rambling post. I just want to make sure I'm completely in the know if anything did happen!

 

[Archie_tect]

Take as many photos of the accident site as soon as you can - hopefully before any vehicles get moved.

 

[jarlrmai]

If you are worried i'd get a camera, that video makes all the difference when it comes down to word versus word, you can't rely on any other witnesses coming forward or if the do them being on your side, even if it wasn't your fault.

 

[Crankarm]

Yeah if you are so worried use a helmet cam and even a rear facing frame mounted camera as well as does Gaz.

CTC insurance isn't that great it only covers you against 3rd party liability i.e. claims against you whilst you are on your bike. Cyclists are seldom held to be liable so little chance of having to pay anything to another party but there is always a possibility. Plus I think they cover your legal costs, disbursements if you lose your case which is highly unlikely. Anyway I left CTC as they were crap. Now a BC member - silver, much better.

Also don't forget witnesses providing you are not injured that you are unconscious or dead so unable to gather these details :~(

HTH.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Re reporting collisions. I went to the police station to report my collision and they not so politely told me to go away as I wasn't hurt and I had the drivers details. This was despite being advised by another copper that I should report it!

 

[ianrauk]

One of the most important things is to get a witness who backs you up. Other wise you are on to a no hoper.

 

[Kookas]

One of the most important things is to get a witness who backs you up. Other wise you are on to a no hoper.

Which might include CCTV, which you need to look around for afterwards - including CCTV in shops, buses, etc. Footage tends to get deleted pretty fast, so you'll need to get on top of that as soon as possible really.

 

[vickster]

Call the police there and then if hurt at all, or as I did, ask someone else to!

 

[classic33]

Take as many photos of the accident site as soon as you can - hopefully before any vehicles get moved.

Use a tape measure/ruler with something whose size cannot be disputed(Credit Card), when it comes to taking pictures of any injuries to yourself of surface defect in the road.
Check the times of any calls made with your provider. They can supply the time the calls were made.

 

[ufkacbln]

The London Cycling Campaign website has some

What to do in case of a collision

However remember that you will be angry, hurt, have lots of adrenaline, endorphins and other things floating around the system

Hence despite all the good intentions you will not remember any of this when it happens!

Best advice is to print out a small laminated card with the basics. Then use this as a prompt to mke sure you get all the details.

 

[classic33]

Banging my drum on this one but search for "Accident Advice", title only, on here. The only parts missing are those that cover collision with another cyclist.
Not included in the post because its seldom been asked about.

 

[Crankarm]

Minor injuries you will be in a condition to collect evidence so go for it. Unfortunately if it is more serious you might not be able to or if conscious but badly injured just stay down unless you are in the middle of a busy road and need to move so you don't get run over, but wait for an ambulance and police to arrive as some one will have called 999 if you are in any sort of populated area or on a road with traffic. Believe it or not there are some good people out there who want to help. The problem is if you are knocked down and left for dead in the middle of nowhere especially at night …………… A mobile phone is so important in this instance. Hopefully you are conscious and can get a signal. Safe cycling everyone.

 

[Beebo]

Take as many photos as possible and get a picture of the driver if possible. You can do this without being in their face.
Mobile phones are great for this. Type in all the details and make sure any phone number is real by calling it at the scene.
Most of my cycling is in London so there is usually a load of other cyclists about to help.

 

[JamesTaylor02]

The London Cycling Campaign website has some

What to do in case of a collision

However remember that you will be angry, hurt, have lots of adrenaline, endorphins and other things floating around the system

Hence despite all the good intentions you will not remember any of this when it happens!

Best advice is to print out a small laminated card with the basics. Then use this as a prompt to mke sure you get all the details.

Thank you for the link. In all honesty, the small laminated card was actually something I was going to do. It's not difficult for me to forget something!

Thanks to everyone else for your replies