Morning all- So I had a bike incident on Friday. I was heading southbound in a bike lane and a truck, heading northbound, made a left hand turn into a housing complex about 10 ft in front of me. To avoid a head on collision with the front quarter panel, I hit the brakes hard and cut to the right and hit the pavement. I ended up stopping right at the side of his truck on the ground. Thankfully I’m ok save for some bad road rash and bruising.
My bike, on the other hand is $@&!?ed. Newish QR PR six has a chipped frame at least. My aero bars, components, and ENVEs are pretty much toast from the impact and sliding on the pavement going 25. Cops came, I filed a report and they agreed he was wrong they also noted my bike model and value in the report. I gave them it’s serial number. I need to get a new bike ASAP as I’m racing Tulsa in May but want to be cognizant if there are certain “next steps” I should follow in an attempt to recoup some of the cost. The bike is worth over 10k easily and I’m probably just going to have to suck it up and buy a new on the quick and then hope to get something back? As a FYI- I don’t have insurance that specifically covers my bike.
I should also note The driver was in a company truck and I am going to call the company to see how they would like to proceed. I don’t know how they will react, but I think I need to try. Worst case they ignore me and I sue....ugh... I also was thinking of possibly calling a lawyer if it would be helpful. Has anyone been through a similar situation? Thoughts?
Thanks everyone!
My bike, on the other hand is $@&!?ed. Newish QR PR six has a chipped frame at least. My aero bars, components, and ENVEs are pretty much toast from the impact and sliding on the pavement going 25. Cops came, I filed a report and they agreed he was wrong they also noted my bike model and value in the report. I gave them it’s serial number. I need to get a new bike ASAP as I’m racing Tulsa in May but want to be cognizant if there are certain “next steps” I should follow in an attempt to recoup some of the cost. The bike is worth over 10k easily and I’m probably just going to have to suck it up and buy a new on the quick and then hope to get something back? As a FYI- I don’t have insurance that specifically covers my bike.
I should also note The driver was in a company truck and I am going to call the company to see how they would like to proceed. I don’t know how they will react, but I think I need to try. Worst case they ignore me and I sue....ugh... I also was thinking of possibly calling a lawyer if it would be helpful. Has anyone been through a similar situation? Thoughts?
Thanks everyone!