Knocked Off

[ellis]

Just been knocked off (walked home not far) first time ive commuted in couple of weeks as well. Filtering down right hand side of traffic, man pulling out of side road to the right pulls out into me and hits me with his side bumper sends me forwards/sideways where i go ripping through someones wing mirror. Then ride slap bang into some blokes boot, face plant his back window.

First time anything like that has happened, first thing I did when sitting in the middle of the road is think to myself shoot ive just been knocked off then straight away get up and check my bike , start spinning the wheel etc getting ready to get going again...

Hit me after a minute or so and then start shaking. Thankfully driver stopped he's admitted responsibility was sorry etc, also 3 witnesses stopped got all numbers, names etc. Bloke said he'll pay for damage.

Plan is to book bike in at Harry Hall's in town, get them to check the bike all over. The shifters/drops are definitely knackered both splayed out to the opposite way.

Smashed my cheek on man in fronts back windscreen doesnt feel like there is any damage. Sorry for the long post, any advice, anything i should do?

 

[Spinney]

Glad you are OK!

I've never been in this situation myself, but from reading advice from other folks: Don't accept money off the driver for at least a week - taking money might be seen as settling whatever he owes you. Wait for a few days and see if anything happens with your face - it can take a couple of days for bruising to come up. I have known people who thought they were just badly bruised, but in fact had cracked a bone. Hopefully your cheek will be OK, but if it does swell up or hurt, get a doc's report. You may or may not wish to go to the hassle of suing for damages if you have hurt your cheek badly, but don't do anything now that would remove that option.

 

[Cab]

Ouch, nasty! Good news that you've got the motorist to admit responsibility, and witnesses, that'll make things easier.

Oh, and go to the doctor. Do it today. A&E if need be. Its awfully hard to know how extensive the damage is; you can break, say, an eye socket and not know about it.

 

[JiMBR]

Sounds a nasty one.

Good to hear that you're OK, but defo go and get checked out.....

As has been said before, it may take a while before the full extent of your injuries are apparent.

 

[wafflycat]

1. Get to A&E and get checked over.

2. If you are a member of British Cycling or CTC get in contact with them now and they will assist with any claims against the driver/legal issues

3. Check the number-plate of the vehicle online http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Ev...ework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry

4. Be prepared for Mr Nice Guy who has said that he will pay for
damage to all of a sudden forget he said this & become stroppy when he realises he's going to be faced with a bill for mre than a tenner.

5. Photograph your injuries and the damage to your bike and any other damage, clothing etc. as a record of this in case Mr Currently Being A Nice Guy decides to alter his standpoint.

 

[XmisterIS]

Firstly, ouch! Bad luck mate, I've never been hit but I've had a few near-misses. Even those shook me up.

Secondly, I agree with WC there, you need to cover yourself as much as possible and make sure that you are physically OK.

Thirdly, (and I am absolutely not criticising you in any way) but what was the traffic layout when the accident happened? For example, had the traffic that you were passing on your carriageway left a gap for people to merge from the right? If so, that's a classic point at which to overtake with extreme caution (that's what we learned when I did my motorbike training!). It's even more dangerous when they're merging from the left.

 

[Dayvo]

Good advice from above!

Glad to hear you're Ok, just take things carefully for a few days.

 

[magnatom]

Sorry to hear about that! Take the advice above and look after yourself!

 

[mark i]

Bad news. I hope it all ends well. The main thing is do not be put off!

 

[semislickstick]

Keep an eye on your teeth! A couple of my back teeth started falling apart a couple of days after a bike accident and a blow to the cheek!

Or maybe just eat a toffee today to test that! Hope everything gets sorted.

 

[ttcycle]

Good advice from the posterS already but just wanted to chip in and say, hope you're doing alright- sounds like a bad 'off'.

 

[skudupnorth]

Sorry to hear about you accident,defo go to the hospital it all helps when getting your bits sorted.The advice i got from everyone on here has been the best and i am glad i took notice after my hit and run last month which thankfully ended up in a result from the Police.
Whats with Manc drivers at the moment ??? bunch of lemons !

 

[jonny jeez]

Glad to hear that you are Okay...apart from the cheek.

Well done for collecting witnesses, as I've mentioned before (on another thread), generally people are quick to admit responsibility in the heat of the moment.... but will deny everything at leisure...once all their mates have had a chance to "advise" them.

Witnesses etc should eradicate this issue.

So, now you can relax and concentrate on getting better...I don't know if you have "another half" but this sounds like the perfect hall pass for a weekend of pampering and "privileges"


Also, see this link for advise on legal support etc


Here


(Hope the link works, I'm crap at doing them!)

 

[Arch]

I don't think you've mentioned if you've reported it to the police - I think you must if someone's been injured.

Otherwise, good advice here, and get well soon. Something I've often read is that you shouldn't leap up after a fall - for a moment adrenalin stops you feeling pain, and you could do further damage to an injured part. Best, even if you feel 'ok' to sit still for a moment and check youself over - although I know it's very hard to do in the heat of the moment.

 

[ellis]

Firstly, Thirdly, (and I am absolutely not criticising you in any way) but what was the traffic layout when the accident happened? For example, had the traffic that you were passing on your carriageway left a gap for people to merge from the right? If so, that's a classic point at which to overtake with extreme caution (that's what we learned when I did my motorbike training!). It's even more dangerous when they're merging from the left.

Thanks fellas for all the advice, really good. Drove into work, ended up feeling a lot stiffer at work got tended to by the first aid ladies (ice packs here there and everywhere) i work in a school and the had a check over with the school nurse, doesnt seem to be anything to major cheek is fine only the bone just under my chin is a little sore only to the touch though.

Bruising on the indside of both my thighs there opposite each other and bar end size so presume my inner thighs banged into the bar ends. More than anything just feeling stiff and achey.

Had a message from the bloke again offering his apologies and he's taking responsibility. Had his insurance company on saying that he has acceppted fault and to ring them about damages and processing it all.

R.E the junction, at that time in the morning the traffic is queuing at the lights hence why i filter on the right to get to the front at the lights. The road he pulled out off is a resedential street and just where his street joins the road it forms/expands into two lanes - one for turning right on to the east lancs and one lane for turning left and going straight on. So he pulled out into the lane for turning right the lane is also used for going straight on as well though. Basically really hard to explain so makes me realise how poor a junction it is.

Anywhoo thanks for the replies chaps