The next thing I knew I was on the deck

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50000tears

Senior Member
Location
Weymouth, Dorset
Out with a friend this last Sunday for what was supposed to be a steadyish 60 mile ride. 17 miles in though it all came to a sudden stop when a car came out of a side junction without checking properly, and as the title says, the next thing I know I am skidding along the middle of the road.

According to my friends account and an eyewitness the car took his back wheel putting him down and I hit the front corner flinging me over the top.

My friend got away with cuts and bruises whilst I end up in the middle the road with blood streaming down my face and unable to move my right leg. I think the first thing I said when a witness came over was that I needed am ambulance.

As a result I am typing this from my hospital bed with a fractured pelvis a cut eye and various other scrapes and bruises. I am hoping to avoid surgery but will not be able to stand on my right leg for 6-8 weeks to avoid the risk of shattering the the socket where the top of the femur goes into the pelvis.

This isn't a post looking for sympathy for whilst this is not good i also recognise that it could have been a lot worse. The damage to my head and face ( may have permanent scar) and of course the helmet itself tells me that the helmet likely saved me from a sever head trauma or worse.

I am more concerned with what happens next and how long I can expect the process to take. I a member of British Cycling so will contact them once I get home. Also the police who have spoken to my friend, but not yet to me, have indicated that the driver was clearly at fault. We have full details of the car involved and the eye witness. Do we have to wait for any potential prosecution the police may make and the outcome before we can claim? Also am I right in assuming that if it is as open and shut as it should be that I am claiming not just for the bike damage but for my injuries also?

As a final question what do I need to be getting now evidence wise to ensure any claim/prosecution goes smoothly?
 

Slioch

Guru
Location
York
Sorry, can't advise on your question but Ouch! Sounds like a nasty one. Glad it wasn't worse and GWS!
 

MikeW-71

Veteran
Location
Carlisle
Woah! :eek: That's nasty and I hope you can make a full and speedy recovery. :okay:

I don't think you need to wait for any prosecution before making a claim, I think the sooner you get that in motion the better. You'll probably have a crime reference from the Police, give that to the drivers insurance as well.

Write everything down that you remember now while it's still fresh, keep any receipts for things you need relating to the incident and your recovery, notes of all other expenses incurred including any lost wages etc.

Good luck!
 
I had an accident where a woman pulled out in front of me and I went through the side window and head butted her! I had no memory of the accident (I still dont nearly a year later) The police report (evetually) blamed her for the crash. I was in hospital for a week with a broken neck and have still not gone back to work.
I have been using a bike specialist insurance company. They have told me everything I need to claim for and arranged everything for me. I keep a diary of the pain and problems I had right from the start as when you are healed you forget a lot of things! You can claim for loss of earnings, any damage to your clothing and bike. The solicitor will go through everything with you. The police will ask you for a statement and then go from there. As I had no memory of it I could not help, but fortunately it was an open and shut case, despite her trying to blame me.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
I had an accident where a woman pulled out in front of me and I went through the side window and head butted her! I had no memory of the accident (I still dont nearly a year later) The police report (evetually) blamed her for the crash. I was in hospital for a week with a broken neck and have still not gone back to work.
I have been using a bike specialist insurance company. They have told me everything I need to claim for and arranged everything for me. I keep a diary of the pain and problems I had right from the start as when you are healed you forget a lot of things! You can claim for loss of earnings, any damage to your clothing and bike. The solicitor will go through everything with you.
How did you work out the parts you have no memory of? And when did your memory "stop", then "restart"? Serious questions.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
TMN to me then.
Is that possible?
 
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50000tears

50000tears

Senior Member
Location
Weymouth, Dorset
Thanks for the quick replies and sympathies. Loss of earnings will not be a factor unless I have problems long term with recovery as I get full sick pay for 6 months. This should be way more than I need.

My biggest concern at the moment is "how soon until I can be back on the bike". I guess I will need to ask BC about what to do with regard to assessing damage and getting it fixed etc. At the very least my £340 wheels brought 6 weeks ago will need replacing.
 
How did you work out the parts you have no memory of? And when did your memory "stop", then "restart"? Serious questions.

I remember about an hour before the accident as it was a Saturday and the boss buys us a bacon butty and I remember polishing that off! Then I remember waking up in the hospital about 4 hours after the accident, although I was concious after a few minutes. My girlfriend said I kept asking the same things for about 3 hours. I had my garmin running so I know how fast I was going. The police took a statement from the driver and he also went to the scene. It was pretty much open and shut case though, she pulled out into my path without looking.
 

Goonerobes

Its okay to be white
Location
Wiltshire
Heal well @50000tears .

I can't answer any of your questions but when I was hit last year the police officer was very good & kept me well informed so I hope you get the same level of service.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Thanks for the quick replies and sympathies. Loss of earnings will not be a factor unless I have problems long term with recovery as I get full sick pay for 6 months. This should be way more than I need.

My biggest concern at the moment is "how soon until I can be back on the bike". I guess I will need to ask BC about what to do with regard to assessing damage and getting it fixed etc. At the very least my £340 wheels brought 6 weeks ago will need replacing.
Don't go against any medical advice given, even if you want to.
Its yourself first, the bike after that.
Have you seen the pm?
 
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