Vickster, OTP (of this parish) - down Feb 2014 - The Recovery

[fossyant]

Ooch. Good scar that. I'm not showing you mine though !

 

[vickster]

I actually thought it wasn't too bad considering...should be worth a few quid from the PI claim though

 

[winjim]

Possible issue, the same carbon fork in the same colour is no longer available. I don't think I want something different on my bike if is to be replaced

Just get black, it goes with anything

 

[vickster]

Spoke to physio today who had spoken to the surgeon...God know when I am going to be able to cycle again as I am not allowed to put much weight through the leg until the ankle and foot swelling has resolved. I have to keep it elevated as much as possible and I don't think pedal upstroke counts

Bah, frustrated as none of this crap is my fault...

 

[vickster]

Still grumpy

However, 3rd party insurers have accepted liability, so one step closer to resolution and very glad they are not counter claiming! Need to get repair estimate for bike, see a medical expert, not sure what else

 

[Pale Rider]

Need to get repair estimate for bike, see a medical expert, not sure what else

A statement of the financial costs caused to you directly by the accident.

I know you are not wanting to fill your boots with compo, but if you have had to take taxis, buy new clothing etc, then to me those costs are in the same category as the broken bike.

You've mentioned a slightly grumpy new employer.

If they have been paying you sick pay, I don't see why that cannot be included in the claim as well.

Worst they can do is knock it back.

 

[vickster]

A statement of the financial costs caused to you directly by the accident.

I know you are not wanting to fill your boots with compo, but if you have had to take taxis, buy new clothing etc, then to me those costs are in the same category as the broken bike.

You've mentioned a slightly grumpy new employer.

If they have been paying you sick pay, I don't see why that cannot be included in the claim as well.

Worst they can do is knock it back.

Thanks

Yes, they have a loss of earnings quote - I didn't get paid for the 8 days while off as I only started the job 3 weeks before the accident and no sick pay during 3 month probation! The £50 SSP revived does not make much of a dent there needless to say

I have costed for a new helmet, new tights to replace those butchered by A&E, couple of taxi fares to and from the hospital and bus fares to various other appointments. Also, an estimate of time spent by others taking me to hospital etc

Bupa have the solicitor details...I expect their bill will be rather scarier than mine - two nights in a private hospital, surgery, surgeon appointments, physio to come I expect. Luckily, I am not too out of pocket other than the salary

I'll see what figure they come back with once I have seen the expert medic...my leg is still quite grim looking

 

[Kiwiavenger]

Glad it's all going the right way (well the right noises are being made) hope you are up and about soon just dont rush it.

Anyway, where are these update pics?

 

[vickster]

Todays shot, always looks a bit better in the morning. Leg deforested and moisturised too!

 

[vickster]

First derisory offer made which barely covers half my losses even before the injury is taken into account.

I will wait until I see the medical expert in around 5 weeks

 

[Sods_Laur]

You can also claim for care - members of your family/friends helping you with domestic tasks you would do yourself or with others - food shopping, cleaning, cooking, even help getting dressed. Anything you haven't been able to manage on your own. Your solicitor should have mentioned this to you, even at £6ph it all adds up.

Don't forget if you take taxis anywhere to keep the receipts.

I am going through this at the moment after I got knocked off my bike. It's a massive pain and you have my sympathy. I wish I could rewind a month and go a different route, it's ruined all my summer plans pretty effectively.

Hope your leg heals up quickly.

 

[vickster]

I am still hoping to do ride London but may bh your probably out the window. September is a nice month too

Thanks for the advice. All of this has been documented, receipts provided. Still need to get bike inspected and quoted for when I get a chance. It's a 90 min round trip to the nearest whyte dealer though

What happened to you?

 

[Sods_Laur]

Overtaking stationary traffic, guy pulled out of a side road to turn right - bang! Grade 3 separated shoulder, 3 weeks off work. It's still nowhere near right, and my physio has banned me from anything strenuous/fun. At some point I'm going to have to cancel my triathlon entries and probably my half marathon entry too (that's in October, however even walking hurts at the moment), but to do so seems too much like admitting defeat.

Took my bike to the shop and the frame was bent, plus the impact was on the forks, they quoted for replacement of the whole bike as compatible parts are difficult to get hold of - it's a pretty old bike. However I don't have that kind of money and I think the insurance/compensation claim is a way off being sorted as I am waiting to see what the outcome of the physio is - it's possible I may still need an op so I bought a replacement frameset intending to build it up with old parts. That's not going very well as I am a total novice. However it's keeping me out of trouble as otherwise I would be spending my evenings on the sofa eating biscuits.

 

[vickster]

@Sods_Laur
Ouch, hope it starts to feel better soon. Do as the physio says. Have you seen an orthopaedic specialist as part of the claim process yet? Perhaps too soon if the accident was a month ago. Mine was 8 weeks ago, seems longer, but I did t start the claim process for a few weeks

Get well soon

 

[Sods_Laur]

@Sods_Laur
Ouch, hope it starts to feel better soon. Do as the physio says. Have you seen an orthopaedic specialist as part of the claim process yet? Perhaps too soon if the accident was a month ago. Mine was 8 weeks ago, seems longer, but I did t start the claim process for a few weeks

Get well soon

I've not seen anyone referred by my solicitor yet, I think we're waiting until things settle down a bit though the claim notification has gone in.

I have a wonky shoulder though and probably will forever unless I have an op. Not mad keen on that but it does look a bit weird. Still, it could be worse!

Thanks for your thoughts, hope you recover quickly.