Driver in "Oh I didn't see you" Shocker

[Pipmeister]

I would be more concerned with the damage to yourself - you cannot suffer that kind of rear impact without some form of whiplash/concussion; you just don't realise it yet...

The slightest stiff neck/headache/ sore back is 'personal injury' that needs to be reported - and the symptoms can materialise a surprisingly long time after the event...

Thanks - you're completely correct of course; I do have the train of thought that says, Oh I really am fine, honest.
Ernie said the same to me yesterday, and emphasized that I should get myself checked out.

I presented the bill of components to the driver this morning. He has now phoned me and currently seems to be co-operating. By chance I bumped into 2 police officers on mountain bikes today. They were up on Greenham Common, where I often ride. I ran the story passed them, and asked for advice should the driver not pay up. They said I would need to peruse it through the small claims court, which was the advice I was given yesterday during the reporting of the incident.

I still find it to be an odd situation where a car driver causes damage to someones property (that just happens to be a bike), and the police or the law don't seem to respond appropriately.
I can think of many analogies where that may not be the case, as a bicycle is not involved! Mmm....

Anyway lets hope it doesn't come to that.

 

[BobCatMax]

Should have gone down to the Brighton Big Dog - is it raining down there? It's chucking it down in West Berkshire at the moment :roll:

Pip.

Big Dog was amazing - write up starts here, no doubt more will follow
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=162408

Whats the Brighton Big Dog ?? Im based just outside Brighton and its really sunny

Dave

Keep an eye out on the South East forum

 

[Russell]

I would be more concerned with the damage to yourself - you cannot suffer that kind of rear impact without some form of whiplash/concussion; you just don't realise it yet...

The slightest stiff neck/headache/ sore back is 'personal injury' that needs to be reported - and the symptoms can materialise a surprisingly long time after the event...

I ran the story passed them, and asked for advice should the driver not pay up. They said I would need to peruse it through the small claims court, which was the advice I was given yesterday during the reporting of the incident.

Would this also be the case if you had been in a car? Anyone know?

 

[We_are_Stevo]

I would be more concerned with the damage to yourself - you cannot suffer that kind of rear impact without some form of whiplash/concussion; you just don't realise it yet...

The slightest stiff neck/headache/ sore back is 'personal injury' that needs to be reported - and the symptoms can materialise a surprisingly long time after the event...

I ran the story passed them, and asked for advice should the driver not pay up. They said I would need to peruse it through the small claims court, which was the advice I was given yesterday during the reporting of the incident.

Would this also be the case if you had been in a car? Anyone know?

Actually, 'yes' - if there is no personal injury.

You need to report it ASAP so that when your symptoms do manifest themselves you don't get a load the 'Why didn't you report it within 24 hours as required by law?' grief...

 

[Drencrom]

Yep, same in a car. I've lost count of the times I've heard the same thing happening and the Police not being interested, both with motorists running into the back of others, or involving cyclists. Surely it's driving without due care or attention; the issue from a Police point of view seems to be the apparent trivial nature of the incident (from their point of view) and a lack of any evidence (even with a stoved in rear wheel in this case). I'm of the opinion that a motorist (or any road user) not taking care is a liability, and just having to think about his or hers actions once in a while, especially at junctions, might get the message through to at least a handful.

Glad you're ok though, there's some really sound advice in this thread. Real shame about the wheel, it looked smart.

 

[Pipmeister]

Blimey! The driver of the car who hit my Claud Butler has just dropped a cheque round to me

I'm not sure how this will sound, but it gives me much inspiration to know that there are decent and honest people out there.

I had printed off a CRC Wish List of parts for the guy, and he has paid up the full amount.

The old Gay Lord Butler won't be back as it was, but a Mavic 317 on that hub and a modern Rear Mech will do.

Thanks for the help and advice from all you guys - I'll post up a picture when it's back on the road.

Pip.
edit for spelling!

 

[swos]

Blimey! The driver of the car who hit my Claud Butler has just dropped a check round to me

I'm not sure how this will sound, but it gives me much inspiration to know that there are decent and honest people out there.

I had printed off a CRC Wish List of parts for the guy, and he has paid up the full amount.

The old Gay Lord Butler won't be back as it was, but a Mavic 317 on that hub and a modern Rear Mech will do.

Thanks for the help and advice from all you guys - I'll post up a picture when it's back on the road.

Pip.

Excellent news well done to the driver for paying for the damages

 

[Ernie]

Thats ideal news bud..as you say this guy seems geniune or as we discussed he is "playing the game"..side stepping the insurance.. he has paid up and all importantly you are ok

Ernie

 

[Pipmeister]

Cheers lads – BTW, on a lighter note.... The Claud Butler (Lord Butler) was my commuting bike when I worked with some “jovial guys” in my LBS.

We were made aware of this advert courteous of Scott Mills on Radio 1 – although the light-hearted term had been around for some time.

Get ready for 45 seconds into the advert!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMuV4TAcjmo

Hope that wasn't too much for some viewers.
I was nicknamed Gay Lord for the… ahem obvious reason, and the bike kinda got nick named the same.

Pip.