I got just under 4 grand for a broken collar bone after I was car doored. I recommend Alison France Solicitors they have a special cycle related department called bikeline, they are very good.
Mine was very similar to this - and I also recommened Alison France. (no win no fee)
Get in touch with the Police again, definately. Mention your injuries. I had to do this in person at the station within 24hrs of the accident! But you had coppers on the scence, so maybe have more leaway.
Leave all the rest to the solicitors. No way you want to deal with their insurerance/driver. No way at all. Fill in online form with solicitor. They'll phone/email you, give more details..... wait. When you're "better" you get final docs exam to evaluate extent of damage. Only then do you get money., but may arrange interim payment for bike repairs and expenses.
Things to do:
Write down NOW where you where, conditions, etc.
Photos if you can get them, of you, bike, road junction extra
Keep a log of your injuries how you felt what you can and could not do - sleep disturbance, hobbies, everything and anything that is different from your normal life.
Keep all your receipts - any taxi or bus journey you made that you'd normally have cycled, shopping delivery charges etc etc.
You'll need ot detail all this for the solicitors months down the line, and exact memories are really difficult by then.
Hope you get well soon, simply and quickly!
