Interesting; same colour - !
Ouch - !
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Many thanks for GWs & advices so far folk. The lawyers @ Cycling UK are on the case ( they're very good according to one of the peelers who came & saw me today; encouraging - ! ). The driver's insurance coy. isn't so good according to the reviews they get on t'net - ! But I'll leave that to Slater & Gordon to fight out - !
The peelers have told me that they're not taking any further action against the driver as at age 87, he's been 'persuaded' to surrender his licence permanently. Also saves a lot of public money to achieve the same end result.
Regarding taking my recovery gradually; I'm being very carefully 'monitored' by the GLW, my mum, sister, niece, son & his partner that I take things at the correct pace. Can't argue with that lot - !
Will keep you all posted. Thanks again.
The peelers have told me that they're not taking any further action against the driver as at age 87, he's been 'persuaded' to surrender his licence permanently. Also saves a lot of public money to achieve the same end result.
Regarding taking my recovery gradually; I'm being very carefully 'monitored' by the GLW, my mum, sister, niece, son & his partner that I take things at the correct pace. Can't argue with that lot - !
Will keep you all posted. Thanks again.
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Doobiesis
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Ouch indeed, GWS!! I had a nasty crash in January, and on the road to recovery now. But mine was my own fault so don't have to sort any claims. (When I say my fault, I slipped on mud so not entirely my fault).
If I can offer any legal advise let me know, but get well soon
If I can offer any legal advise let me know, but get well soon
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Nothing further to offer despite breaking 8 of my own bones enjoying life’s adventures. I have zero legal nouse either.
But I would think about a smart trainer though when you are ready. I am a Wahoo fan, but others will offer other ideas. I think as you are healthy, you will be surprised how well and quickly you’ll mend. All the best with it.
But I would think about a smart trainer though when you are ready. I am a Wahoo fan, but others will offer other ideas. I think as you are healthy, you will be surprised how well and quickly you’ll mend. All the best with it.
Had a call from the personal claims solicitor ref. Cycling UK who will be dealing with my case. Early days yet, but she is confident that I will get a favorable result in due course. Obviously, lots of form filling, checks, etc., but all in the fullness of time eh - ?
Forgot to mention: at the time of the RTA, whilst I was staring at the sky, one of the first folk on the scene to give assistance was - an undertaker - !
Oi, a bit early pal - !
Forgot to mention: at the time of the RTA, whilst I was staring at the sky, one of the first folk on the scene to give assistance was - an undertaker - !
Oi, a bit early pal - !
classic33
Leg End Member
He could have taken you to hospital!Had a call from the personal claims solicitor ref. Cycling UK who will be dealing with my case. Early days yet, but she is confident that I will get a favorable result in due course. Obviously, lots of form filling, checks, etc., but all in the fullness of time eh - ?
Forgot to mention: at the time of the RTA, whilst I was staring at the sky, one of the first folk on the scene to give assistance was - an undertaker - !
Oi, a bit early pal - !
Keep copies of every completed form.
The bike will be going to my local branch of Evan's Cycles for the damage assesment etc. for the obvious reason, by my way of thinking, that a car insurance coy. will be more likely to accept the word of a nationally known cycle dealer rather than a LBS, no matter how good that LBS may be.
Also, my main concern ref. the assessment is that particularily with a 'rear ender', there may be hairline fractures in the frame or welds. I'm pretty confident that Evan's, if they have any shadow of doubt, will condemn the frame, but what is the consensus of you good folk - ?
I don't really want to be whizzing down the road in a few months time to hear a nasty crack and find say, a chainstay parting company with the bottom bracket.
Also, my main concern ref. the assessment is that particularily with a 'rear ender', there may be hairline fractures in the frame or welds. I'm pretty confident that Evan's, if they have any shadow of doubt, will condemn the frame, but what is the consensus of you good folk - ?
I don't really want to be whizzing down the road in a few months time to hear a nasty crack and find say, a chainstay parting company with the bottom bracket.
Welsh wheels
Lycra king
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- South Wales
Get well soonOn Tuesday 3rd. April, I was rear ended by a motorist coming out of a slip road. No quibble blame; it was entirely his fault. I ended up with a broken right femur( hence the title - ! ) and spent eight days in hospital ( the staff were absolutely amazing
I'm now off work for at least six weeks and apparently, am not allowed on a bike for at least three months. Even at 65 years old, potentially I'm expected to make a good recovery and I've started the ball rolling about a personal injury claim through the Cycling UK legal dept.. Obviously I'll be contacting the driver's insurance coy. regarding material claims; bike, clothing, bash hat etc., but is there any sage advice from your goodselves regarding what to avoid / go for, possible pitfalls, etc.. - ?
My bike is due to be assessed by Evan's Cycles - when I can get it down there, but having had a pretty violent rear ender, I'm concerned about the less obvious possible micro cracks along weld lines etc. which are notoriously difficult to spot.
The bike in question is a GT Bravado, which I paid £850 for in 1999. It has a Reynolds 631 frame and is my favorite bike, being my daily commuter - !
Also, if the bike is written off, how do I go about sourcing a modern equivalent and how do I assess the modern price value - ? I won't ride aluminium frames, as from experience, they're far too harsh. I've been a confirmed quality chromoly rider for many a year and I have NO plans to change to suit some half baked car insurance coy. - !
On the bright side however, I was told by the surgeon after the operation that they were expecting to be able to deal with the softer thigh muscles of a typical 65 year old, not the muscle mass equivalent of a healthy 45 year old which made the operation take longer than they expected.
Result - ! I knew all that commuting would pay off one day - !
Any advice & guidance would be greatly appreciated lads & lasses.
classic33
Leg End Member
I had my only quote, no other local dealers of the same manufacturer, from the local bike shop. The same place it was bought from. There's normally the expectation of two quotes being provided.The bike will be going to my local branch of Evan's Cycles for the damage assesment etc. for the obvious reason, by my way of thinking, that a car insurance coy. will be more likely to accept the word of a nationally known cycle dealer rather than a LBS, no matter how good that LBS may be.
Also, my main concern ref. the assessment is that particularily with a 'rear ender', there may be hairline fractures in the frame or welds. I'm pretty confident that Evan's, if they have any shadow of doubt, will condemn the frame, but what is the consensus of you good folk - ?
I don't really want to be whizzing down the road in a few months time to hear a nasty crack and find say, a chainstay parting company with the bottom bracket.
Any ripples/cracks visible in the paintwork?