Gaz down in Streatham

[gaz]

Really? Fair enough. We will let you have, say, 5% for the valuable learning experience. So fault wise it was 5%/95% you/driver. Still a hell of a long way from 50/50

I said i see lee's point. Not that i agree with it.

 

[Aperitif]

I see why you wear a camera Gaz.

 

[szygy]

While it is wise and desirable to try and predict the stupidity and poor driving/cycling/walking of others, it does seem silly trying to reduce an analysis of this complex incident to a simple ratio of blame. I think the driver was fully at fault, but that some foresight may have helped avoid or reduce the impact speed.
Gaz, regarding your frame, I would get it ultrasound tested to check its OK. To be honest I would not feel happy to sell that frame if it were mine, but might well be tempted to ride it. Would you sell it as OK, if not then get a new one on their insurance.

Gaz I hope your OK healthwise and no further injury has developed.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Gaz - only just saw this thread. I haven't read the entire 17 pages, but I hope the medical, legal, etc. issues work out fine for you . Hope you got it all on your helmet-camera .

I always hate to read about fellow cyclists (on this forum or the BV forum) coming a cropper on the roads, because I'm painfully aware that if I let my guard down I could be the next one . That tends to make it more personal.

All the best,

--- Victor.

 

[Origamist]

UPDATE:

The case went to court nearly 7 months after the incident and I heard about the results yesterday, the driver was charged with Careless or Inconsiderate driving, got a £350 fine, 6 points on their license and ordered to pay £100 court fees. That is certainly a good result.

http://croydoncyclist.wordpress.com/

 

[BSRU]

That's an excellent result.

 

[Jezston]

Saw this thread and thought for a moment oh no it's happened again!

Glad to hear it's good news rather than bad

 

[HLaB]

Saw this thread and thought for a moment oh no it's happened again!

Glad to hear it's good news rather than bad

 

[suecsi]

+1 - I joined Cyclechat after the original incident, and was worried for a while there when this popped back up! Gaz and his website have been such a great learning tool for someone coming back to cycling and having to commute in urban areas.

 

[crazy580]

A brilliant result

 

[cloggsy]

Geez

Get well soon Gaz!

 

[Jezston]

Geez

Get well soon Gaz!

There was always going to be one

 

[Night Train]

That's good news that it was properly resolved.

The only bummer, from a purely personal perspective, is that the fine and points were the same as given to the driver that killed my brother 20 years ago.

 

[2Loose]

Good news indeed.

 

[Adasta]

Well done, Gaz.

I think you should write a post/make a blog entry chronicalling the whole thing. Particular attention should be focused on how you made the claim because I think the legal process can vex a lot of injured cyclists.