touch107fm
21-07-08, 12:43 AM
Hi All
I am in need of some greatly appreciated advice. I am new to SV650.org, I only really got into this site after i was involved in a accident and my bike and leg where out of action.
First up a little history with SV. After getting 2 scooters nicked in the space of 5 weeks(no word of a lie) of each other i decided its time to upgrade and get proper bike. I got my pride and joy about 4 months ago and was so happy with it. I am not into speed at all and i think this is why i chose a sv or a cbr.
As for most of your you bike is probably one of prized possessions, and mine was no difference. Its been so interesting reading about this site to see the views and options of other riders. I have to say i am addicted to the site.
So here's to the help or advice stage.
I was ridding back from my girlfriends place and was doing my usual route. I am going to cut the story short. A guy driving a brand new SLK pulled straight out in from of me and nearly killed me. I was only doing about 15mph was lucky. The bike slid along the ground, I was rushed to hospital. The after math was lots of road rash and my knee had a torn regiment and some muscle damage,
The other driver was a bit of a **** and at the scene told me he would take care of everything and for me not to worry. Turns out he then tried to make out it was my fault. I thought i was screwed as my bike was damaged and my knee was screwed. After lots of phone calls some of which where very anger calls. he finally admitted it was his fault. ......
So I am now able to make a claim. I have been out of work for 5 week , just went back to work this week, the knee is at 90% .
I have never made a claim before and told his insurance company that i would represent myself as i didn't think i would need one. I am not into talking people to the cleaners.
My pride and joy was classed as a repairable but damaged. Now i paid 2700 for it they offered me 2700 for the bike or i can keep the bike for 2400.
I have decided to keep the bike as most of you would.
Now here's where i need some advice do you think i should have a solicitor represent and deal with his insurance company. My insurance company have offered one to me or i can deal with this myself. Its basically to deal with my loss of earning, medical, added bills such as phone bills etc etc .
Also as most of my clothes where all damage or ripped, do any of you from previous claims know that when you claim for new helmets, clothes and shoes. Do the insurance company ask you for the damage goods that where involved in the accident if the agree to pay you for them.
Also does any know about hire bike costs, I was told that if you do not take a hire car that is offered you are entitled to something like 10 pounds a day until you get your cheque for the bike. mines being over 6 weeks ago and still no cheque....
Ok your views would be great. Also I am still looking for a front sv 650 pointy front subframe...
See ya later
I am in need of some greatly appreciated advice. I am new to SV650.org, I only really got into this site after i was involved in a accident and my bike and leg where out of action.
First up a little history with SV. After getting 2 scooters nicked in the space of 5 weeks(no word of a lie) of each other i decided its time to upgrade and get proper bike. I got my pride and joy about 4 months ago and was so happy with it. I am not into speed at all and i think this is why i chose a sv or a cbr.
As for most of your you bike is probably one of prized possessions, and mine was no difference. Its been so interesting reading about this site to see the views and options of other riders. I have to say i am addicted to the site.
So here's to the help or advice stage.
I was ridding back from my girlfriends place and was doing my usual route. I am going to cut the story short. A guy driving a brand new SLK pulled straight out in from of me and nearly killed me. I was only doing about 15mph was lucky. The bike slid along the ground, I was rushed to hospital. The after math was lots of road rash and my knee had a torn regiment and some muscle damage,
The other driver was a bit of a **** and at the scene told me he would take care of everything and for me not to worry. Turns out he then tried to make out it was my fault. I thought i was screwed as my bike was damaged and my knee was screwed. After lots of phone calls some of which where very anger calls. he finally admitted it was his fault. ......
So I am now able to make a claim. I have been out of work for 5 week , just went back to work this week, the knee is at 90% .
I have never made a claim before and told his insurance company that i would represent myself as i didn't think i would need one. I am not into talking people to the cleaners.
My pride and joy was classed as a repairable but damaged. Now i paid 2700 for it they offered me 2700 for the bike or i can keep the bike for 2400.
I have decided to keep the bike as most of you would.
Now here's where i need some advice do you think i should have a solicitor represent and deal with his insurance company. My insurance company have offered one to me or i can deal with this myself. Its basically to deal with my loss of earning, medical, added bills such as phone bills etc etc .
Also as most of my clothes where all damage or ripped, do any of you from previous claims know that when you claim for new helmets, clothes and shoes. Do the insurance company ask you for the damage goods that where involved in the accident if the agree to pay you for them.
Also does any know about hire bike costs, I was told that if you do not take a hire car that is offered you are entitled to something like 10 pounds a day until you get your cheque for the bike. mines being over 6 weeks ago and still no cheque....
Ok your views would be great. Also I am still looking for a front sv 650 pointy front subframe...
See ya later