Taken Off bike by a car - What steps should i take for bike replacement/repair?

[vickster]

Just don't accept the first offer. Mine was frankly insulting and covered about half of my out of pocket costs, let alone anything else!

 

[classic33]

But it'll take 2 years I'm still going through the process at a year

Just over three years for me. But false details were given by the driver, who didn't own the car he was driving.

 

[vickster]

I'm just suggesting the OP may not want to wait 2+ years for his bike to be fixed Although if it's his only transport, an advance on the settlement might be possible. But I think it'll get settled far quicker through the driver's insurance directly

I'm a bit surprised S&G fobbed him off given he was hurt too, but I don't know what he said to them about pursing a PI claim He may simply want to get it over and done with if the bruises heal quickly with no lasting effect. I unfortunately wasn't so lucky hence the case. My bike was ironically the one thing that wasn't damaged

If wanting to pursue the repair through a lawyer, he could try these guys

http://www.thebikesolicitors.co.uk/details.html

 

[classic33]

I just hope he's okay, if it is his sole means of transport.
Many are nervous about getting back on the roads again after such an incident. I was always wary at the junction for a while after, one back on the bike.

 

[S.Giles]

My bike was ironically the one thing that wasn't damaged

Ditto!

I can't imagine why anyone who has been injured in an accident due to someone else's negligence wouldn't want to pursue everything that is legally owed to them. Solicitors are there to sort out the legal aspects of an accident in the same way as doctors are there to help with any medical issues that arise. Allowing impatience over bicycle repair costs to define the claim process could be a costly error of judgement, in my opinion.

 

[vickster]

Hassle, as it is quite a lot. I've seen two experts for my side, and will need to see one again as I haven't recovered as much as I would like in the timeframe he specified back in June! It takes time to get the appointments, have the appointments, follow up when the report finally arrives. Fortunately, I don't need the money the accident cost me to live.

That said if I had suffered just a few cuts and bruises, I possibly wouldn't have gone down that route.

But a very harrowing procedure in A&E, then further surgery involving two nights in hospital paid for by bupa, I had to really. Luckily I am a british cycling member so it has perhaps been less hassle than if not

What happened to you?

 

[vickster]

I just hope he's okay, if it is his sole means of transport.
Many are nervous about getting back on the roads again after such an incident. I was always wary at the junction for a while after, one back on the bike.

Ditto indeed, I pedal through there as fast as I can in as strong a position as possible, giving motorists the eye with a don't you even dare try motherf...

 

[hedder2212]

ahhhh so that's what it was. cheers for getting me some more away from work time
seriously, glad your ok. bike can be fixed/replaced and by sounds of it the driver hasn't really got a way out.

 

[cutler26]

I have thought about the steps that i shall take, when i have received the report from my LBS this may be reinforce some aspects. Due to the inconvenience (Having to miss 3 days off of college, potentially missing assignment deadlines and most-likely not being able to work this saturday, also having to resort public transport a ridiculous expense in itself at £4.20 a day) that disrupts many aspects in the short term period; a claim due to the drivers negligence would be necessary as well as any damages caused by the accident, although i have yet to check any items that were in my backpack (There are items in my backpack that raise concerns, which are my External Hard Drive, my headphones, and some others which i use daily being an IT student) and not received the report on my bike as of yet.

 

[cutler26]

ahhhh so that's what it was. cheers for getting me some more away from work time
seriously, glad your ok. bike can be fixed/replaced and by sounds of it the driver hasn't really got a way out.

Haha, I like the time from college but not enjoying the pain of moving and taking half an hour to manage to sit up in the morning; and definitely not looking forward for the stress at college when i have to catch up on a weeks worth of work

 

[classic33]

I have thought about the steps that i shall take, when i have received the report from my LBS this may be reinforce some aspects. Due to the inconvenience (Having to miss 3 days off of college, potentially missing assignment deadlines and most-likely not being able to work this saturday, also having to resort public transport a ridiculous expense in itself at £4.20 a day) that disrupts many aspects in the short term period; a claim due to the drivers negligence would be necessary as well as any damages caused by the accident, although i have yet to check any items that were in my backpack (There are items in my backpack that raise concerns, which are my External Hard Drive, my headphones, and some others which i use daily being an IT student) and not received the report on my bike as of yet.

Have you worked out yet if any of the frame of the bike may have caused injury to you. My left leg was caught between the frame and the front of the car. Caused a bit of bruising and swelling.

One thing I can't work out from what's been posted. How come your shoulder made impact with the windscreen and not the head.

 

[cutler26]

Have you worked out yet if any of the frame of the bike may have caused injury to you. My left leg was caught between the frame and the front of the car. Caused a bit of bruising and swelling.

One thing I can't work out from what's been posted. How come your shoulder made impact with the windscreen and not the head.

I was swiped from my left by a smart car (Incase you don't know they are pretty flat at the front so i supposed my shoulder was immediately on the window) and the frame was pushed into my right leg bring a swell out just beneath my knee, but has not colored and is painful to the touch.
From what I saw from inside the ambulance the screen was smashed on the car, but not from what the paramedics call a bull's eye but just from my shoulder smacking against it; my head, i think i tucked in as i do naturally.

 

[classic33]

I was swiped from my left by a smart car (Incase you don't know they are pretty flat at the front so i supposed my shoulder was immediately on the window) and the frame was pushed into my right leg bring a swell out just beneath my knee, but has not colored and is painful to the touch.
From what I saw from inside the ambulance the screen was smashed on the car, but not from what the paramedics call a bull's eye but just from my shoulder smacking against it; my head, i think i tucked in as i do naturally.

How's the neck feeling?

 

[cutler26]

How's the neck feeling?

Stiff, whip lash i suppose

 

[classic33]

It'll be sore for a while yet. Tip if you feel you have to sneeze, brace yourself back against something solid. Limit the forward motion. Take it a step further and extend the upper jaw over the lower. Sounds as daft as it looks, but it does limit the pain.