I was hit by a van on Wilmslow Rd 8am Today, Advice Needed Pls

[Midnight]

Glad you're not too seriously hurt Gaz, and hoping you're soon back on two wheels...

 

[BSRU]

Personally i think any cyclist without a helmet is being pretty wreckless. Sorry.

Was the lack of sunken galleons a contirbuting factor in the crash?

 

[swee'pea99]

Why do WVM drive like dickheads - I had one pass me the ohter day at speed and it must have missed me by 10cm max - made me whobble like mad it was so close and I was doing 20+mph at the time too.

Because they're dickheads. Next!

 

[Crankarm]

First consideration is your health and welfare, thus making sure you give your body every chance to heal. Riding your bike at this time would I feel not be sensible or wise in fact rather foolish. Not to meantion the fact that it appears badly damaged. It might also weaken any claim you make against the other party.

In the next week or so you should sign up with a solicitor that specialises in personal injury work NOT a claims company but a proper solicitor such as CycleAid, Alyson France or BC solicitors who specialise in personal injury work and are used to dealing with cyclist claims, although any good PI solicitor, would do just as good a job. They will then deal with everything for you. But in all likelihood a civil case against the driver will not commence until after any police action or prosecution has been completed which could be several months. A solicitor will be able to get you interim payments from the other side's insurer to cover your out of pocket expenses, expenses you have had as a result ot being knocked off such as additional transport costs, medical expenses. Keep receipts. As Bollo says loss of earnings will be part of your liquidated damages.

I woud have thought a replacement bike was entirely reasonable given that you say yours is only 2 days old. Presumably you have receipts to substantiate this?

If you have been knocked out, rendered unconscious, in the collision which you suggest you might have, then this can mean a substantial award of damages, but bare in mind the other's insured might play dirty if they realise that you, in hitting your head, were not wearing a helmet. How many threads and occasions are you told to wear a helmet!!!!

Anyhow don't try to do too much. If you are passing out since the collision then you need to get this looked at by a doctor urgently.Take pics of any injuries.

Heal soon and well.

 

[gb155]

Evening Guys, I'm online for 5 mins to say thanks again for the support and messages wishing me well.

My GP said I passed out as my body shut down due to the amount of pain it was in, was a freaky situation tho, he has ordered me to rest for this week

I wont be riding for a while but rest assured I will be back in the saddle and I will be fighting like you all know I can !

My Cube isnt going to get rode again by me so dont worry about that, I just hope it gets sorted for this winter

Thanks again everyone and I will keep you updated in the coming days/weeks.

 

[Scotmitchy]

Glad to hear it was 'just' a reaction, if you know what I mean, and not anything more sinister.

However, feet up for a week and sleep whenever you feel like it - let your body heal and looking forward to seeing you back out there again soon.

M

 

[stargazer]

Sorry to hear about this incident Gaz, but relieved that nothing other than your new bike was broken. Take care and get well soon.

Hope they throw the book at the driver.

Danny (stargazer)

 

[eldudino]

Get well soon, Gaz! Hope you're on the mend.

 

[gb155]

Morning All,

I seem to be getting a little better today, I stopped passing out, the Doc says it was my body shutting down to protect itself from the pain im in.

The brusies are coming out today and my back is totally whacked, I didnt sleep much last night BUT I cant hep but feel its not as bad.

Thanks again all

 

[fossyant]

If you can get hold of it, hirudoid cream is brilliant at dispersing bruising - always have some in our house.


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[Telemark]

Just found this - glad you are still with us! Hope you are feeling better today, and that you make a speedy recovery!
(and good luck with the insurance, hope they don't make you work too hard for a replacement bike)



T

 

[BenScoobert]

Glad to hear you are healing Gaz. If slowly, bruises generally hurt most at 2 days or so I find,

A few years ago my truck was hit by a moron who had fallen out with his girlfriend. Uninsured, no licence, all that.

This guy Bernard Thornton dealt with the claim and he was brilliant, got uninsured losses back from MIB through a fund they have for muppets like that.

You should give him a call and get the ball rolling, he's not the tv advertising sue the world type, he'll get your bike replaced and claim for your injuries and losses.

Remember to get photos of your injuries too.

 

[gb155]

If you can get hold of it, hirudoid cream is brilliant at dispersing bruising - always have some in our house.


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Any ideas where I can get it from ?

 

[gb155]

Just found this - glad you are still with us! Hope you are feeling better today, and that you make a speedy recovery!
(and good luck with the insurance, hope they don't make you work too hard for a replacement bike)



T

Cheers for that, I feel a litle more human(nt much like) Thanks

 

[gb155]

Glad to hear you are healing Gaz. If slowly, bruises generally hurt most at 2 days or so I find,

A few years ago my truck was hit by a moron who had fallen out with his girlfriend. Uninsured, no licence, all that.

This guy Bernard Thornton dealt with the claim and he was brilliant, got uninsured losses back from MIB through a fund they have for muppets like that.

You should give him a call and get the ball rolling, he's not the tv advertising sue the world type, he'll get your bike replaced and claim for your injuries and losses.

Remember to get photos of your injuries too.

I have lots of piccys for sure

Not sure about legal action so not sure if I need anyone yet but thanks for the suggestion, i'll keep it in Mind.