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we had a little crash (eviltwin riding and me pillion). i think stinky is prolly written off :( luckily we are both pretty much ok. i have a very sore left shoulder and a few bumps and bruises and eviltwin has a sore right shoulder and some bumps and bruises. pics to follow...
all the pics are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahanneharrison/CRASH)
Oh no - glad you guys arent to badly hurt Sarah.
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/368/img0728vy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Did someone hit the roadsign?
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Did someone hit the roadsign?
nope, i guess that must have happened another time. we were heading away from dorking towards guildford (bike is facing the wrong way in the photos, think it did a somersault as did we).
Not a nice turn of events. Looks like you hit a car coming out of the junction?? Trodds - Is that up by Newlands Corner?
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Not a nice turn of events. Looks like you hit a car coming out of the junction??
yup, we'd just stopped for lunch at newlands corner and were heading towards guildford and an old bloke (in the green astra) just pulled out of the side road. we weren't going fast, 30 at a guess. the bloke came over and said he hadn't seen us, was exactly like the think bike ad on the telly at the moment.
rictus01
06-04-07, 05:05 PM
Sorry to here this Sarah, glad the both of you didn't suffer to badly (although tomorrow morning you'll feel it) machinery can always be replaced.
Cheers Mark
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 05:08 PM
Lots of oldies out this weekend I guess. Where I live they all come out at about 10am when everyone has gone to work and I swear its the most dangerous time.
Bad luck but glad you are ok.
glad to hear you guys are ok
eviltwin
06-04-07, 05:25 PM
Well that's gone and messed up the long weekend's riding plans somewhat!!!
Bike seemed in a sorry state from what I can remember but, amusingly, my most visible injury is a very purple bruised big toe!
the_lone_wolf
06-04-07, 05:31 PM
dear god, he looks alarmingly like the old bint that damn near reversed into my car
in the B&Q carpark today, there's a million oblivious old people on the roads on the island, and it's scary
but the more important thing is you're ok, with all the photos and back story it looks like an open and shut case insurance wise:)
i have a lumpy arm (pic taken in the ambulance)
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both our leathers and helmets are knackered and even my plaits got road rash. when i unplaited my hair a big chunk came away :(
thanks for the kind words everyone.
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i promise i'll stop posting pictures soon...
the white rabbit
06-04-07, 05:43 PM
Look what you did to that poor man's bonnet :wink:
Yes, that IS a lumpy arm!
Look what you did to that poor man's bonnet :wink:
made me feel a bit better when i saw that photo. i was busy sitting at the side of the road swearing and being comforted by someone who stopped whilst eviltwin was busily taking photos and sorting stuff out so i only just saw the photo.
wyrdness
06-04-07, 06:10 PM
Very sorry to hear about your off. That arm looks nasty. I hope that it's nothing serious. The bank holiday seems to have brought all of the idiot drivers out in droves. I was nearly taken out four times by morons on my way home yesterday and that was only a half-hour ride.
Ohh Nasty. :sad:
Glad you both are relatively OK. That arm doesn't look too hot.
Ouch, that doesnt look good, the bike does look a bit messed up to say the least but the important thing it the gear did its job and both of you are in pretty good nick.
Was pretty shocked when I got the message and if you need any help just let us know. Take it easy guys and get some rest!
Oh and if you guys still able to make the boxhill rideout there should be some pillion spaces going spare im sure and spare gear as well.
Damn, only just spotted this. Glad you're both OK. If you need any help at all, Sam and I are both available. As Falc said above, if you need any spare kit for the rideout (if you still want to go) Sam and I have enough stuff to start a shop :P
Eviltwin. That toe is going to be a pain in the a$$ for a while, I've done that one myself. Hopefully it's not broken or anything.
Sarah, sorry to read about your hair!! (If you need some extensions, I'll take a pair of scissors to Sam while she sleeps ;))
Lupo says to give hime 5 minutes in a room with the old codger who knocked you off :smt077
dirtydog
06-04-07, 07:49 PM
Oh so you're the buggers who caused all that traffic then!!!
Just kidding guys, glad you're relitively unhurt.
Same as Falc if you need anything just give us a shout and i'm sure we could kit both of you out for the run (i've got a spare lid and textiles and leathers)
Manguish
06-04-07, 09:21 PM
Glad you're both ok ;)
Keep on your toes people.
thedonal
06-04-07, 09:26 PM
Nightmare- really sorry to hear that. I'm also glad you didn't get seriously hurt. I hope the bike isn't written off- just after you'd got your new endcan too.... Grrr...
Incidentally, did I park up next to you last Sunday? I saw a blue pointy with a couple at the car park (I have a yellow curvy).... I was going to ask- especially as you have a Fuel can and it rang a bell from my exhaust thread....
Anyway- I hope you recover quickly and things with the bike get sorted smoothly...
Nightmare- really sorry to hear that. I'm also glad you didn't get seriously hurt. I hope the bike isn't written off- just after you'd got your new endcan too.... Grrr...
Incidentally, did I park up next to you last Sunday? I saw a blue pointy with a couple at the car park (I have a yellow curvy).... I was going to ask- especially as you have a Fuel can and it rang a bell from my exhaust thread....
Anyway- I hope you recover quickly and things with the bike get sorted smoothly...
yes, i remember a yellow curvy at newlands corner!
i don't know how much has to be damaged for it to be written off but fairing on both sides, the tank and the tail are scraped/broken as well as mirrors, indies, side stand, levers etc. it must have done a fairly comprehensive tumble (bit like me, i have scrapes on the front and back of my lid)!
thedonal
06-04-07, 09:42 PM
Sheesh- did you get checked over by ambulance crew/A&E? It may be worth doing soon and in a week or so by the doctors to make sure you don't suffer any lasting injuries...
Nice to have nearly met you both though!! :D
Sheesh- did you get checked over by ambulance crew/A&E? It may be worth doing soon and in a week or so by the doctors to make sure you don't suffer any lasting injuries...
Nice to have nearly met you both though!! :D
yeah, we went to hospital in the ambulance that turned up. nothing broken luckily. getting stiffer and achier and more colourful as the day goes on.
nice to have nearly met you too
Sorry to hear of the off guys, glad your both ok...GWS
rictus01
06-04-07, 10:21 PM
i don't know how much has to be damaged for it to be written off but fairing on both sides, the tank and the tail are scraped/broken as well as mirrors, indies, side stand, levers etc. it must have done a fairly comprehensive tumble (bit like me, i have scrapes on the front and back of my lid)!
How old's the bike ?, it sounds like it's a close call, if there's any frame damage (even a scratch) the insurance will write it off, and that's hoping you've no fork/yoke damage.
Are you getting a loaner ? So what colour SV next time ;) if they do write it off that is.
Just as a matter of interest if both of you are "black & blue" who's runing around after you at the moment then :smt102
kwak zzr
06-04-07, 10:23 PM
:( sorry to hear your news:(
How old's the bike ?, it sounds like it's a close call, if there's any frame damage (even a scratch) the insurance will write it off, and that's hoping you've no fork/yoke damage.
Are you getting a loaner ? So what colour SV next time ;) if they do write it off that is.
Just as a matter of interest if both of you are "black & blue" who's runing around after you at the moment then :smt102
the bike's just over 4 months old. no idea what damage there was other than what i could see from the pics, would be surprised if the forks were unscathed though. think we'd prolly get an identical bike to replace stinky if she's a writeoff.
not sure if/what the insurance company are going to supply. pretty much academic at the moment though as nearly all our kit is knackered (i think my boots are ok) and my left shoulder/neck and eviltwin's right hand/wrist aren't keen on doing anything weightbearing or involving movement!
we are looking after eachother (my mum made supper though).
rictus01
07-04-07, 12:54 AM
the bike's just over 4 months old. no idea what damage there was other than what i could see from the pics, would be surprised if the forks were unscathed though. think we'd prolly get an identical bike to replace stinky if she's a writeoff.
not sure if/what the insurance company are going to supply. pretty much academic at the moment though as nearly all our kit is knackered (i think my boots are ok) and my left shoulder/neck and eviltwin's right hand/wrist aren't keen on doing anything weightbearing or involving movement!
we are looking after eachother (my mum made supper though).
I think if it's under 6 months most companies do a direct replacement, as long as you don't have any dispute over liability, then it shouldn't take long to sort out some alternative transport,with any luck (famous last words).
Bummer it's happened now the nice weathers here, but that's just how it goes at times, Still hope you're not to sore this morning and between you you can manage OK.
I'm so glad you guys are relatively OK. If theres anything i can do give us a shout i'm back home tomorrow - take care T xx
walnuts
07-04-07, 08:22 AM
Damn it. I hate reading these kinds of posts.
As others have already said, at least it's just the machinery that's busted and not you two.
Not met either of you (yet) but all the best with recovery and insurance....
eviltwin
07-04-07, 08:54 AM
Thanks everyone, it's really has jolted me out of my grump reading the thread. It's nice to have some like minded support...the parents just seem to sigh these days!!!
Thanks everyone, it's really has jolted me out of my grump reading the thread. It's nice to have some like minded support...the parents just seem to sigh these days!!!
we know how you feels thats why - at least they just sigh all i get from my Mother in Law when is Falc gonna get this bike malarky out of his system and give it up!!
Never is what i say
just glad you two are fine :grouphug: take care and see you both soon
Fizzy Fish
07-04-07, 09:11 AM
OMG this is so weird - i just rode past that junction 20 mins ago and someone pulled out on me too. thankfully managed to stop, sorry to hear that you were not so lucky guys :(
v glad that you weren't seriously hurt though, hope you're back on 2 wheels again soon
xx
fizzwheel
07-04-07, 09:11 AM
Ouch, get well soon. Dont worry to much about stinky bikes can be replaced people can't.
I suspect if he admited he hadnt seen you at the time he pulled out then sorting the insurance out will be relatively straight forward. As for your kit, check your household contents insurance as you might find you can claim for that against it.
I was talking to somebody that doesnt ride last night, like I said to him sometimes doesnt matter what you do, you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Hope your bruises and bumps heal quickly.
DanAbnormal
07-04-07, 02:11 PM
Nooooooooooo!
So glad you guys are okay. Bikes can be replaced etc but lumpy arms take ages to heal!:rolleyes:
If you need any help whatso ever PM me.
Damn car drivers!
Glad you're okay guys!
Your arm looks very interesting! What's causing the lump?
Your arm looks very interesting! What's causing the lump?
me landing on it i guess, it swelled up really quickly, gave me a bit of a shock when i saw it when i took my jacket off in the ambulance. it is rather colouful now!!!
i dread to think what my arm (and the rest of me)would have looked like if i hadn't been wearing leathers (with armour) and a full face helmet.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1483/img0747tj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
the front and back of my helmet
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still got a headache today :(
rictus01
07-04-07, 06:11 PM
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the front and back of my helmet
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All come out with a little T-cut;)
Kidding, honest just kidding 8-[
Cheers Mark.
Biker Biggles
07-04-07, 06:58 PM
Blimey.Glad you walked away from that.
All I can say is now make sure you get as much money out of the coffin dodger as poss.All your kit needs replacing and a small claim for pain and suffering to make sure.
SoulKiss
07-04-07, 07:11 PM
Sorry to see this post.
Glad you are both ok tho, as said bikes can be replaced, people cant.
Hope it all comes good.
David
mclarenmike
07-04-07, 08:59 PM
Happy to hear your both OK and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hopefully the old codger will look both ways next time.
kamakazy
08-04-07, 10:38 AM
Blimey!! I think I got off lightly. Bank Holidays and old people in cars is a bad mix :smt019 .
I am pleased you are both relatively ok, and hope you heal quickly. :smt056
squirrel_hunter
08-04-07, 11:31 AM
Just seen this. Looks as if it could have been a whole lot worse and your kit did the job well.
Take it steady and hope to see you well at the Taffia.
I've just seen this thread. This is terrible news. I'm pleased that the two of you are (generally) OK. You should be able to clain anything that got damaged in the crash off the car driver although that might take some time.
I hope to see both back you're back on the road soon.
Take care.
i've only just seen this too:(
hope you both feel better soon, bikes & gear can be replaced, sounds you were quite lucky not be injured worse.
:smt115 you could get 2 curvys now to replace stinky........... 1 each;)
yellow of course:sunny:
Ouch! Pleased you are both reasonable well!
Kamakazy and me zipped up to Swindon to get a new brake level yesterday and some twit pulled out of a T jnct (right turn into our path heading same direction) the geezer had the cheek to wave at us to slow down and we were only doing 40mph in a 40 limit!!:smt019 :smt019 :smt019 He took avasive action and nearly piled a car coming the opposite way.
What can you say?
Hope the bike repairs quickly too - good luck!
dirtydog
08-04-07, 03:40 PM
Blimey the GM has been invaded by foreigners ;) ;)
Blimey the GM has been invaded by foreigners ;) ;)
Yer, whats all that about :D
Hope you two are feeling a bit better today and hope to see you at the next meet
Yer, whats all that about :D
Hope you two are feeling a bit better today and hope to see you at the next meet
i definitely feel better than i did yesterday, still achy etc though, bruises are coming along nicely- v colourful.
david should be at the GM meet on thurs, think I'll try and make the taffia one though.
we'll definitely both be around for at least the first bit (if not all) of the rideout next sunday (even if we are in a car):D i'm not missing out on my cooked breakfast!!
i definitely feel better than i did yesterday, still achy etc though, bruises are coming along nicely- v colourful.
david should be at the GM meet on thurs, think I'll try and make the taffia one though.
we'll definitely both be around for at least the first bit (if not all) of the rideout next sunday (even if we are in a car):D i'm not missing out on my cooked breakfast!!
If you want to go Sarah use my kit (not ideal grantedd) but if you can get a pillion seat use my gear it will prob be too cold for me anyway
eviltwin
08-04-07, 05:10 PM
Afternoon all
Well, the aches have nicely taken hold now. Feels like I've done a full work out - or that's my excuse for sitting down with a beer or two already.
Sadly Sarah took advantage of the no bike situation and had us out doing the gardening this afternoon - made all the more annoying by the fact that we get a full 2 wheeled soundtrack from the A29 that passes the village. Thankfully my wrist is just TOO painful to be digging properly so some delicate weeding was about as strenuous as it got!
Hopefully be about on Thursday for the meet - Law can get his revenge and mock me mercilessly for turning up in the Yaris :-({|=
rictus01
08-04-07, 05:14 PM
we'll definitely both be around for at least the first bit (if not all) of the rideout next sunday (even if we are in a car):D i'm not missing out on my cooked breakfast!!
Slight de-rail here, but I to may make breakfast, you never know :roll:.
Sarah, I hope you and David are over the worst of the pain and the temporary tatoos are colouring nicely;) .
(bummer wasting a gorgeous bank holiday stuck in isn't it:( )
Cheers Mark
thedonal
08-04-07, 05:15 PM
Well- hopefully the bruises will subside soon....
Hope you're on 2 wheels again soon- maybe we'll meet again at Newlands or somewhere....
Well- hopefully the bruises will subside soon....
Hope you're on 2 wheels again soon- maybe we'll meet again at Newlands or somewhere....
thanks! are you coming on the GM rideout next sunday? if so i'll see you there :D
thedonal
08-04-07, 05:25 PM
Love too but 2 factors here- cash (or lack of it!) and it's another F1 weekend- and I wanna see my boy Kubica do a race without car trouble....
glad to hear you are both relatively ok. take lots of pics of bruises just to post on here and show us how hard you are.
ps raptor 1000 for sale, with noisy cans, they may not see you but they will certainly hear you.
thedonal
08-04-07, 05:51 PM
You know- that's a funny thing. I was close to home the other day and I saw a woman waiting to exit a side road- she let the car in front of me pass and was looking left (away from me) and started pulling out on me.
I saw the potential situation in advance and stuck in 1st with highish revs (doing about 15-20mph) thinking she'd hear me, but no! Only when she started out and I was practically on top of her did she look around and see me, appear shocked shocked and stop. I calmly carried on my business- stupid thig was, the view away from me was clear that there'd be no oncoming traffic-she really should have been looking in my direction in the first place. Doh!
glad to hear you are both relatively ok. take lots of pics of bruises just to post on here and show us how hard you are.
ps raptor 1000 for sale, with noisy cans, they may not see you but they will certainly hear you.
here is my favourite bruise :D (oops, photo is sideways):
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9127/img0795rq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
ps eviltwin has already been trying to persuade me that your raptor would be a sensible purchase :rolleyes: think we'll get a stinky II if the original is written off though.
trickywoos
09-04-07, 09:41 AM
Ouch ouch and ouch.
Sorry, just seen this, really sorry to hear about your crash, but glad that you are both ok.
If you need any bike gear, just yell, I'm out of the country, but my housemates will get it for you.
dirtydog
09-04-07, 10:00 AM
here is my favourite bruise :D (oops, photo is sideways):
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9127/img0795rq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Ooh that's a cracking bruise, actually are you sure you're just not going mouldy?
Ouch ouch and ouch.
Sorry, just seen this, really sorry to hear about your crash, but glad that you are both ok.
If you need any bike gear, just yell, I'm out of the country, but my housemates will get it for you.
Quick! Everyone round to Trickywoo's house to nick all her bike stuff!! :P :D
dirtydog
09-04-07, 10:12 AM
If you want to go Sarah use my kit (not ideal grantedd) but if you can get a pillion seat use my gear it will prob be too cold for me anyway
Copping out already then? ya soft northerner!!;)
Ooh that's a cracking bruise, actually are you sure you're just not going mouldy?
hmmm, maybe i am :(
uploaded a couple more bruise pics here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahanneharrison/CRASH) hopefully i'll do a couple more later, i have a huge bruise covering most of the back of my left hand but it looks a bit rubbish- like i haven't washed my hands for a while!
Copping out already then? ya soft northerner!!;)
Just being a mate thats all - but you are right i am a soft northerner
Just being a mate thats all - but you are right i am a soft northerner
But my soft northerner :grouphug:
****, glad you both are ok.
I go away for a few days and this is what you get up to! :roll:
DanAbnormal
09-04-07, 06:35 PM
But my soft northerner :grouphug:
Oh where's the bucket!:D
But my soft northerner :grouphug:
Oh where's the bucket!:D
yay, things are getting back to normal in the GM:D
Fizzy Fish
09-04-07, 07:26 PM
hmmm, maybe i am :(
uploaded a couple more bruise pics here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahanneharrison/CRASH) hopefully i'll do a couple more later, i have a huge bruise covering most of the back of my left hand but it looks a bit rubbish- like i haven't washed my hands for a while!
oooh, nasty...
:grouphug:
zedleppelin1981
10-04-07, 02:52 PM
Hope the two of you are ok and feeing a bit better. Looking at the bike pictures the crash bungs did the job they were supposed to, as did your kit.
Plenty of SMIDSY's around at the weekend with the weather being nice 'n warm
I've finally found this thread. Sorry to hear of your off as all above GWS.
The pictures of the bike looks to me like it's remarkably unscathed apart from landing on it's @rse. But as it's so new, could easily be a write off (which will be a cracking buy for someone ;) )
Sorry if my pm was not appropriate but hadn't realised the state of you then & saw West Sussex & thought of you.
Take care!
I've finally found this thread. Sorry to hear of your off as all above GWS.
The pictures of the bike looks to me like it's remarkably unscathed apart from landing on it's @rse. But as it's so new, could easily be a write off (which will be a cracking buy for someone ;) )
Sorry if my pm was not appropriate but hadn't realised the state of you then & saw West Sussex & thought of you.
Take care!
no probs
the bike is now at steve jordans so hopefully we'll find out if it's a writeoff or not fairly soon. watch this space...
no definite news on stinky yet, but we went to see her and she did't look good :(
the back end was wonky and bent/snapped, a fair bit of grab rail was worn away, dent and scraped top of tank, one sheared of crash bung and one scuffed crash bung, no gear/back brake levers left, no side stand, scuffed headlight, scraped top of screen, cracked nose, scratched frame...
prolly more but i can't remember right now.
no definite news on stinky yet, but we went to see her and she did't look good :(
the back end was wonky and bent/snapped, a fair bit of grab rail was worn away, dent and scraped top of tank, one sheared of crash bung and one scuffed crash bung, no gear/back brake levers left, no side stand, scuffed headlight, scraped top of screen, cracked nose, scratched frame...
prolly more but i can't remember right now.
Yep, she did look in a very bad shape (mostly bent). The 1st thing I noticed was the back subframe was bent to the left. Your exhaust had very minor scuffs on the end bands that I wouldn't have noticed until it was pointed out :(
Was the erm road legel baffle in...? ;)
no news on stinky yet, the assessor's supposed to be seeing her tomorrow.
eviltiwn is getting xrayed today to see if he is broken too.
another update: police have contacted eviltwin and he's got to go to the police station with his licence etc and they've written to him and asked him to give them more details about the accident (i think he already told them everything at the scene though)
question on form to fill out for the police:
"do you think that the offender should be prosecuted?"
Fizzy Fish
18-04-07, 02:55 PM
er now let me see... :lol: :lol:
actually that reminds me - we saw the forms submitted by witnesses after etienne's accident last year (some girl drove into the back of him while he was stationary in a traffic queue). One witness said she thought etienne should be prosecuted for his part in the accident as he had filtered past her car earlier - even though on the same piece of paper she stated that he hadn't at any point been speeding/riding recklessly. go figure?!! :smt102
IMO that is the most stupid question ever...
454697819
18-04-07, 03:08 PM
question on form to fill out for the police:
"do you think that the offender should be prosecuted?"
Whilst this may seem a strage question you need to think about it serioulsy,
whislt there actions were unforgivable it was not deliberate but was avoidable...
we are all aware of the extra risk that riding a bike incurrs, such as smidsy's.
try and put the boot on the other foot, if you were missfortunate enough to do the same would you feel that being prosecuted was fair after all it was an accident, not a "deliberate", and as far as i have been made aware the driver was not uninsured, drunk or under any illegal influence to worsen the sittuation.
Whilst this may seem a strage question you need to think about it serioulsy,
whislt there actions were unforgivable it was not deliberate but was avoidable...
we are all aware of the extra risk that riding a bike incurrs, such as smidsy's.
try and put the boot on the other foot, if you were missfortunate enough to do the same would you feel that being prosecuted was fair after all it was an accident, not a "deliberate", and as far as i have been made aware the driver was not uninsured, drunk or under any illegal influence to worsen the sittuation.
i agree (to a certain extent). i also wonder if the accident would have happened if the driver wasn't ancient.
DoubleD
18-04-07, 03:22 PM
Only just seen this, sorry to hear about your off, get well soon.
454697819
18-04-07, 03:35 PM
i agree (to a certain extent). i also wonder if the accident would have happened if the driver wasn't ancient.
This is true,
It might be worth mentioning to the police that whilst at this point you do / dont feel like prosocuting that the driver undergoes a medical eye exam to see if they require glasses and / or if there is any evidence to say that they should wear them whislt driving, and if this was known before the accident? then maybe legal prceedings should be taken to revoke / hinder the drivers license.
What i mean by that is if there is eveidence to say that he has previoulsy been to the optincian and has been prescribed glasses but has refused / bought them but not worn them, bought them but out of date etc etc then maybee prosecution shoudl be looked at.
after all its a legal requirment to have good eyesight to drive if not it must be corrected by lenses or glases...
ps. hope your getting better!
Fizzy Fish
18-04-07, 04:15 PM
Whilst this may seem a strage question you need to think about it serioulsy,
whislt there actions were unforgivable it was not deliberate but was avoidable...
we are all aware of the extra risk that riding a bike incurrs, such as smidsy's.
try and put the boot on the other foot, if you were missfortunate enough to do the same would you feel that being prosecuted was fair after all it was an accident, not a "deliberate", and as far as i have been made aware the driver was not uninsured, drunk or under any illegal influence to worsen the sittuation.
i do know what you mean here, and that's why I think it's a poor question to ask, since most of us don't have a particularly good understanding of exactly what someone could be prosecuted for and in what circumstances.
I think if it were me I'd have trouble answering it in this case - it's possible for example that the car driver did look but not well enough, in which case from his perspective it is a bit tough to be slapped with a 'driving without due care' conviction. Perhaps 100% fault to him on the insurance claim plus being shaken up a bit by the outcome of his actions would suffice
However if you were only looking out for your own interests you would want him to be prosecuted since this makes the insurance case against him clearer
All that said I've no idea how much the police actually take what you put on the form into account anyway!
i do know what you mean here, and that's why I think it's a poor question to ask, since most of us don't have a particularly good understanding of exactly what someone could be prosecuted for and in what circumstances.
I think if it were me I'd have trouble answering it in this case - it's possible for example that the car driver did look but not well enough, in which case from his perspective it is a bit tough to be slapped with a 'driving without due care' conviction. Perhaps 100% fault to him on the insurance claim plus being shaken up a bit by the outcome of his actions would suffice
However if you were only looking out for your own interests you would want him to be prosecuted since this makes the insurance case against him clearer
All that said I've no idea how much the police actually take what you put on the form into account anyway!
you have summed up exactly what i/we have been thinking (eviltwin has to fill the form out).
Fizzy Fish
18-04-07, 04:31 PM
you have summed up exactly what i/we have been thinking (eviltwin has to fill the form out).
well you guys were at the scene, and know what he said/how he behaved towards you afterwards. If he acted reasonably and accepted blame (in front of witnesses/police) then it might be worth considering leaving the prosecution side of things.
However if you suspect that he's too old & doddery to drive/has poor vision (i.e. no reasonably competent person could possible have missed seeing you given your position/his view from the junction/your speed), AND/OR the blame is less clear then it may be worth requesting prosecution.
no news on stinky yet, the assessor's supposed to be seeing her tomorrow.
eviltiwn is getting xrayed today to see if he is broken too.
well, eviltwin doesn't seem to have any broken bones just torn ligaments (or something like that) so he's got a lovely wrist support thingy to wear :cool:
and
the insurance assessor person isn't visiting stinky until tomorrow so i've got another whole day to wait to find out her fate :(
good luck
would it be best to write it off & get new or get it fixed?
good luck
would it be best to write it off & get new or get it fixed?
probably best if it was written off as it is/was only 4 months old. hopefully we could get a shiny new stinky then :cool:
dirtydog
19-04-07, 05:48 PM
You mean...
probably best if it was written off as it is/was only 4 months old. hopefully we could get a proper shaped SV (curvey) and a shiny Raptor :cool:
;) ;) ;) ;)
i want stinky II, i only ever rode her a few times :(
dirtydog
19-04-07, 06:37 PM
i want stinky II, i only ever rode her a few times :(
you wont miss riding her then ;) ;)
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