Cyclist v Car = Crash & Injuries

hanvyj

I got knocked off twice in a few weeks when I was cycling to work. The second time was a trip in an ambulance job - the copper didn't file a report though (only record of it was the 999 call to the ambulance!). He went on maternity leave and, I assume, forgot to fill in the paperwork.

Both trips resulted in xrays but I was lucky enough to come out with only dented helmets and a bit of knee or hip pain (that may be unrelated, but you never know).

They were drivers coming towards me and turning right in both cases. First I was on a cycle path and waiting traffic flashed him. Second just at a junction and I wasn't seen.

irri_tant

Now in the hands of a solicitor. Other parties insurer has admitted fault and the case continues. Doctors review in December to asses injuries and impact on future health. Solicitor saying should be compensated for damage to bike & clothing etc in late January, early February next year.

Sinhanada

LimeLight wrote: »

When i was a cyclist, i used to treat every driver like they were about to do something stupid, so i'd have my hands constantly near the brakes, constantly looking at each junction and slowing down upon nearing it.

In the end, it took a pothole and my going over the handlebars to scare me enough to decide to leave the bike at home.

Funnily enough - the same with me. Tried to sue the council for the damage suffered but the NWNF solicitors decided there wasn't a case to answer - I disagree so am starting to commence my own proceedings against them!

headpin

hanvyj wrote: »

I got knocked off twice in a few weeks when I was cycling to work. The second time was a trip in an ambulance job - the copper didn't file a report though (only record of it was the 999 call to the ambulance!). He went on maternity leave and, I assume, forgot to fill in the paperwork.

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Perhaps the PC had a claim if he went off on maternity leave? They obviously got his/her sex wrong at birth. All of those years being treated as a male when reality is you were a female. Stress, mental anguish, new wardrobe, etc. - must be worth a few bob? Where there's blame there is a claim.

pinkteapot

I'm all for you claiming for the cost of the damage to your bike OP, but your description of your injuries hasn't done you any favours on here as they sound so minor.

I fell off my bike three weeks ago (totally my own fault). Came off it sideways and had cuts, bruises and gravel rash on my left palm, elbow, hip and knee. My knee was also badly bruised. From your description, your injuries sound no worse. I felt sorry for myself and sore that day, but had no time off work and am fine now (the worst of the cuts hasn't finished healing but it's getting there). Be interested to hear the outcome of your doctor's assessment.

Compensation should be for monetary loss. Ridiculous injury "compo" claims are the reason car insurance is so bl&&dy expensive for everyone.

Agree with the comment from LimeLight - I'm a cycle commuter and when riding in the dark in particular, I ride with the assumption that none of the cars around have actually seen me.

geri1965_2

pinkteapot wrote: »

Compensation should be for monetary loss. Ridiculous injury "compo" claims are the reason car insurance is so bl&&dy expensive for everyone.

But if people didn't cause crashes in the first place then there would be no need for compensation claims to be necessary.

The proximate cause is negligent driving.

real1314

pinkteapot wrote: »

Compensation hould be for monetary loss. Ridiculous injury "compo" claims are the reason car insurance is so bl&&dy expensive for everyone.

So if you are maimed in an accident resulting in burns to your face you should get nothing?

Or if your suffer an injury that doesn't stop you working but leaves you in pain for the rest of your life?

Or having been a keen amateur football player, playing from 10yrs old until 32, you are then left unable to ever play again?

No monetary loss, so you'd be happy to have any of these happen to you, even if the other party was totally at fault and was actually driving in a dangerous manner?

supersaver2

irri_tant wrote: »

Now in the hands of a solicitor. Other parties insurer has admitted fault and the case continues. Doctors review in December to asses injuries and impact on future health. Solicitor saying should be compensated for damage to bike & clothing etc in late January, early February next year.

Impact on future health?! I though you only suffered bruising? How does a bruise impact your future health, could do with knowing as I banged my leg on the side of the coffee table which has resulted in a huge bruise, do I need time off work and a trip to my GP tomorrow to discuss my future health?!

irri_tant

supersaver2 wrote: »

Impact on future health?!

That's what I was told by the solicitor so they arranged for visit. Who know's it may have caused a blood clot that hasn't come to light yet!!

pinkteapot

real1314 wrote: »

So if you are maimed in an accident resulting in burns to your face you should get nothing?

Or if your suffer an injury that doesn't stop you working but leaves you in pain for the rest of your life?

Or having been a keen amateur football player, playing from 10yrs old until 32, you are then left unable to ever play again?

No monetary loss, so you'd be happy to have any of these happen to you, even if the other party was totally at fault and was actually driving in a dangerous manner?

How exactly would money help in any of these cases?

If you need ongoing medical care or support in the home that costs money, the costs of that should be covered for as long as is necessary. Aside from that, how is money going to make someone who has to give up football feel better? It won't make them able to play again.