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[Simba]

Was involved in an RTA earlier, car door opened on me as I was doing around 20 mph, I thought I was far enough away from the door zone. Driver was a knuckle dragger and refused to give me his details. Got his reg and reported it to the police, my bike has slight damage, my right shoulder is a meess as it took the full impact, can hardly move it. Gashes to my leg, wrist and back. Going to A&E soon. I need advice on what to do next.

 

[Becs]

Was involved in an RTA earlier, car door opened on me as I was doing around 20 mph, I thought I was far enough away from the door zone. Driver was a knuckle dragger and refused to give me his details. Got his reg and reported it to the police, my bike has slight damage, my right shoulder is a meess as it took the full impact, can hardly move it. Gashes to my leg, wrist and back. Going to A&E soon. I need advice on what to do next.

Are you a CTC member?

 

[jonny jeez]

Was involved in an RTA earlier, car door opened on me as I was doing around 20 mph, I thought I was far enough away from the door zone. Driver was a knuckle dragger and refused to give me his details. Got his reg and reported it to the police, my bike has slight damage, my right shoulder is a meess as it took the full impact, can hardly move it. Gashes to my leg, wrist and back. Going to A&E soon. I need advice on what to do next.

Fluffy sorry to hear that.

hope the the damage to you and the bike is not too permanent. I'd follow the standard protocol.

Get to A+E, get fixed up, get it recorded by the hospital, get to the police and report the driver, get photos of all injuries, get reciepts of all costs (travel, repairs, consultants etc).

Get better, get back on the bike

I hope the driver was insured (maybe not if he refused to assist) either way, get well soon.

 

[Rob3rt]

1st thing 1st, get yourself seen to!

Then worry about chasing the c*nt down. When your satisfied that you are okay and not seriously hurt, take photo's of all damage and injuries (keep taking photo's of these as they develop and as they subside).


If you reported it to the police, you will recieve a form in the post, at least I did when I got knocked off. Fill it in honestly and in as much detail as possible, such that if you get a lazy copper reviewing it, it makes it easier for them and they are more likely to do something.


Did you get any witness statements or numbers?

 

[Arch]

shoot, sorry to hear that.

I think the standard responce is:

Are you a a CTC member. If not, might be worth joining, then you can access their legal services. Although you can go straight to specialist lawyer - Bikeline is a name mentioned often I think.

http://www.bikeline.co.uk/

You've reported to police, good. He should have (I think, does that apply to dooring?). If he doesn't, then he's even more in fault. You may have to badger the police about it - or you may not. Be prepared to do that if you want recompense or justice. Or let the lawyers do it.

Record your injuries, get doctor's opinion, photos of bruises etc, write down how you feel, now and while you are experiencing it.

I hope the police track him down, and that he is insured. I'm not always keen on sueing for huge compensation, but in this case, he bloody deserves it for not giving you his details.

And get well soon. Look after yourself. Adrenaline may mask effects at first, and shock set in later. While you're busy sorting things out, you may keep going, and then suddenly it'll all hit you, so to speak, when you stop and think about it. So be prepared, and do whatever makes you feel better - chocolate, glass of wine (unless that interferes with pain killers), hug from a good mate.

here, have this

 

[EssexRider]

you might not want to report that you went home on the net and posted on a forum before it was time to go a&e though... that makes it sound like there aint much wrong with you.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Push the police to prosecute for fail to give details, fail to report, leaving the scene of an injuiry road traffic collision. You were injured as a result of the actions of a car driver, so this should have been attended by police, especially as the 'driver' refused to give details.

Document EVERYTHING. Every call, hospital report, doctor's appointment, LBS bike repairs, days off sick, the works.

Yes, you should have been out of the door zone, but an equal emphasis is on the occupant NOT to open the door into traffic


I am sure someone more clued up will verify that list?

 

[ColinJ]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Fluffy - I hope you make a good recovery and don't end up out of pocket.

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

Bad news - recover quickly.

I have no experience of this but I think (if I rememberd at the time) i'd use my camera on my phone to snap a 'piccy' of the driver - especially if they are a knuckle dragger or appear slightly unscrupulous... in fact I'd take piccy evidence of anyone other than a nun!

I think one in ten are un-insured.

Ps, people dont like having thier pic taken so try to do it without making it obvious.

 

[Rebel Ian]

Fluffy - sorry to hear of your accident.

I had a similar(ish) incident in June when a guy reversed into me. I got fed up with chasing him for payment so used cycle-claims.co.uk http://www.cycle-claims.co.uk/. They pursued the claim for me for free and 2 weeks ago I received a cheque for the full value of repairs to my bike. I can't recommnd them highly enough - they were extremely professional.

 

[fossyant]

Pop to A&E to get the shoulder checked. Then to docs. Plenty of ibuprofen.

Cops should sort him. Bad luck. Heal fast.

Keep us informed. Just reported a knuckle dragger tonight myself.

 

[HLaB]

Sorry to hear that Fluffy; I'm not an expert touch wood in claiming against drivers so all I can do is echo CTC and I hope you are OK soon.

 

[2Loose]

Ouchy, +1 to everything said by everyone else. 2 main thoughts, I hope you are going to heal ok and I hope the driver gets what is coming to him.

 

[Ravenbait]

Basically what everyone else has said, especially the keep us informed and heal fast parts.

Sam

 

[iAmiAdam]

Get patched up, probs a broken clavicle from the sounds of it, I didn't know I'd done mine till I looked in a mirror and noticed a bump.

Wishing a speedy recovery.