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David Green
Guest
What does the law say about accidents between cyclists?
Yesterday, my wife was knocked off when a teenager ahead of her suddenly
swerved into her path without looking behind, making a collision
unavoidable. (Someone we know was nearby and probably saw the incident.)
They both picked themselves up, with help of passers-by. No apparent
injuries to either party, but my wife was shook up and there was some
damage to her bike. The teenager tried to walk off, and only when my
wife threatened to call the Police would she give her name and address.
When my wife attempted to ride home her knee collapsed and she had to be
helped to the roadside by other passersby. First aider in nearby office
attended and helped my wife call a taxi to the hospital. A three hour
A&E visit confirmed serious bruised knee but no broken bones. Now she is
hobbling around on a crutch.
She has reported the incident to the Police and got an incident number.
There is some damage to her bike, which I picked up this morning. My
wife may be off work for a couple of weeks.
What is the best way to proceed to get damages paid by this teenager?
I'm thinking of writing to her family, but what's the best things to say
in my letter?
Any other advice gratefully received.
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David Green
Cambridge, UK.
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Yesterday, my wife was knocked off when a teenager ahead of her suddenly
swerved into her path without looking behind, making a collision
unavoidable. (Someone we know was nearby and probably saw the incident.)
They both picked themselves up, with help of passers-by. No apparent
injuries to either party, but my wife was shook up and there was some
damage to her bike. The teenager tried to walk off, and only when my
wife threatened to call the Police would she give her name and address.
When my wife attempted to ride home her knee collapsed and she had to be
helped to the roadside by other passersby. First aider in nearby office
attended and helped my wife call a taxi to the hospital. A three hour
A&E visit confirmed serious bruised knee but no broken bones. Now she is
hobbling around on a crutch.
She has reported the incident to the Police and got an incident number.
There is some damage to her bike, which I picked up this morning. My
wife may be off work for a couple of weeks.
What is the best way to proceed to get damages paid by this teenager?
I'm thinking of writing to her family, but what's the best things to say
in my letter?
Any other advice gratefully received.
--
David Green
Cambridge, UK.
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DON'T MAIL THE REPLY ADDRESS! Before you click 'Send',
replace 'deadspam.com' with 'onetel.com'.
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