So I came off today- B**GER

[21QUEST]

Pretty much ok.

Cranked over to the right and I noticed a van pulling out off side street on the left. No probs throttle off a bit and as I got back on the throttle I realise the car behind is pulling out. Hit the horn and aim for the rear end.
Car carried on fof a split second then decided to stop about a third to half way across the lane.

****...., start braking quite hard as I stand the bike up. I was still confident of stopping before hitting the car but I ran over a manhole cover whilst still hard on the brakes and lost it. Darn

Bike still rideable but the lock stop on frame snapped off. Time for filling out forms :roll: and more arguements with the insurance. IIRC , the fact that I didn't hit her doesn't mean she is not liable. Right?

Almost forgotten how much falling off hurts :lol:


Cheers
Ben

[TSM]

Bike still rideable but the lock stop on frame snapped off. Time for filling out forms :roll: and more arguements with the insurance. IIRC , the fact that I didn't hit her doesn't mean she is not liable. Right?

She caused an accident, there is good possability to claim.

[kwak zzr]

sorry to hear about your bad news :(

[seedy100]

Sorry to read about it.

I think your right about being able to make a claim against her, BUT you will need witnesses.

You did get some names and addressed - right.

Take care with the painkillers!

[lynw]

Sorry to read about it.

I think your right about being able to make a claim against her, BUT you will need witnesses.

You did get some names and addressed - right.

Wrong. You dont need witnesses, you need a good lawyer. I won my case filtering with absolutely zero witnesses and no marks on the car to show I hit it.

Ben, did you have a camera phone and take pics of the scene? That will help loads. If not, never mind, just ensure you get yourself a good solicitor. Go back and picture the scene if you havent got any, junction and man hole cover and send that in with the documents.

Its in the highway code about pulling out only when its clear. She entered onto a main road without looking - a good solicitor will be able to work with that.

[Peter Henry]

Sorry to hear about this Ben. I really hope that all sorts out in your favour. :wink:

[ethariel]

Bugger !!

Hope u manage to nail her.

[Cazza]

What a bummer. Glad you're relatively unscathed. Hope all the insurance stuff works out in your favour.

[Itching 2 go]

ben bum luck dude, good to hear you are ok and not hurt tooooooo bad :wink:

[northwind]

Bugger... Lynw's right, don't **** about, lawyer up- when it's just a bit dinged it's one thing, but you know what frame damage does to values.

Glad you're OK though, that's always more important. Especially when you've got other bikes ;)

[Lissa]

Really sorry to hear about your off, Ben :cry:

Hope everything gets sorted out quickly.

[SoulKiss]

Sorry to hear too, still at least you were able to post about it.

Go sic your finest attack lawyers on her :)

David

[Anonymous]

sorry to hear about your off. recover quickly and sue her **** :lol:

[Viney]

You mean you scuffed up you pristine motorcycle :shock:

Best of luck with the claim

[Tara]

Sorry to hear about your off mate

[Baph]

Sorry to hear about the off mate, but as lyn says, you don't need witnesses as she didn't follow the highway code. Get the best lawyer you can't afford, and make her pay his fees :twisted:

[jonboy]

Aargh no, Ben! Can't believe it. Really sorry to hear this, so glad though that you're okay (well alright, apart from aches and pains). Sorry about the bike :( . If there's anything at all I can do just let me know.


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[21QUEST]

Gracias peeps.

I've got Rider Support on the case and they are not really bothered about witnesses as Lynw said. Someone did take some peeps so hopefully will get them emailed to me later. I'm taking my camera in with me today.

Really sore but need to get a new pair of boots the stitching on the boots(heel) section gave. Funny thing is I fell to the right but more damage to me on the left :?.

The forks need to be realigned as it's a bit twisted in the yokes and it'll be okay till the insurance is sorted. I'll be sorting that in a moment then it's off to work.

Cheers
Ben

[petevtwin650]

Firstly really sorry about your tumble Ben, especially as it wasn't your fault,

However I can imagine the third parties insurance company making noises such as "excess speed" and "not in full control of motorcycle" so be prepared. Without a witness to verify your speed it may be difficult. I certainly hope not though.

[creamerybutter]

Crap..hope it all goes your way as it should.

[DoubleD]

Sorry to hear about your off.

Make sure she pays, it was her that caused it!!

[Bear]

Hope it all works out Ok mate. As they say, every one you walk away from is a good one!

[Stu]

Good luck mate & heal soon.
Sounds like you had slowed to a reasonable speed becuase of the van, and she just followed the van without looking herself IMHO.

[thor]

Bummer.

Hope it all get's sorted out soon!

[Bear]

On the same topic: how're you healing, Thor?