Indeed. The recently launched Beelines Greater Manchester network of cycle lanes will go some way to replicating what you see in continental Europe. That's the dream really, a country where motorists and cyclists go about their daily routines quite happily. Bring it on!I go to Amsterdam regularly to visit my customer and they have it sussed... bikes rule there because it’s a small country I guess and flat.. they also take the law to extremes to protect cyclists where in any accident involving a bike and a car it’s never the cyclist’s fault... hard to believe but it’s works for them. Even small mopeds anc scooters use the cycle lanes..
Physically I am 90% and thanks for the best wishes... it's an indictment of the country we live in sadly.... The guy tried twice to hit me so God knows what they charged him with... it can't have been assault.. probably a lack of due care and attention which is bullshit if that's the caseThat is a disgrace!!!
Society today and how people are dealt with is soft. No wonder the kids feel like they can get away with anything.
I hope you get better in time.
It's good to hear you're on the mend.Physically I am 90% and thanks for the best wishes... it's an indictment of the country we live in sadly.... The guy tried twice to hit me so God knows what they charged him with... it can't have been assault.. probably a lack of due care and attention which is bullshit if that's the case
His insurer just admitted criminal liability and I have a brief on the case... No idea what the compensation will be but I guess I'll find out.. I'm not holding my breathIt's good to hear you're on the mend.
When I was hit a few years ago by a car undertaking in the cycle lane, i damaged my splenius capitis. In court the driver was fined £350 and given 6 points and like you, I wasn't invited to attend. Later his insurance company got into contact once the conviction was assured and I was awarded £3000 by his insurer. So it might not be over yet!
My solicitor told me to expect around £1200, so naturally I was surprised at the final figure. I was fortunate enough to have it all recorded on CCTV so there was no disputing. I'll have my fingers crossed for you anyhow. It's becoming a joke how this is accepted amongst some drivers who gleefully cheer when another human being is seriously injured because of their frustration and impatience on the road and hatred towards cyclists/motorcyclists. Like I said though, fingers crossed and hope for a 100% recovery.His insurer just admitted criminal liability and I have a brief on the case... No idea what the compensation will be but I guess I'll find out.. I'm not holding my breath
I'll get 80% which is better than nothing
I had no camera footage but three independent witnesses who thankfully stopped. They all confirmed that they thought he had done it deliberately but maybe footage would have had him bang to rightsMy solicitor told me to expect around £1200, so naturally I was surprised at the final figure. I was fortunate enough to have it all recorded on CCTV so there was no disputing. I'll have my fingers crossed for you anyhow. It's becoming a joke how this is accepted amongst some drivers who gleefully cheer when another human being is seriously injured because of their frustration and impatience on the road and hatred towards cyclists/motorcyclists. Like I said though, fingers crossed and hope for a 100% recovery.
Keep all your receipts. As you have a brief then they will know the procedures etc. I believe that there are standard scales for different injuries and this together with all asociated costs will form the amount of your compensation. As it is not decided by jury then you won't be able to retire on it but hopefully you will get what you are due.I had no camera footage but three independent witnesses who thankfully stopped. They all confirmed that they thought he had done it deliberately but maybe footage would have had him bang to rights
I haven't been back on the road on the bike yet (not sure I will) since it was repaired but hopefully all my expenses will be covered on top of compo.. the bike repair owes me ~£600 on its own