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[Hokum]

First off and feel sore...

Any chance I can make a claim against the van? Didn't indicate (or look for can be seen).

https://youtu.be/UCUC2Aavyhs
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[Doovy]

Probably not. They didn't hit you. As far as they're concerned you just fell of your bike behind them.

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[chris-red]

When there is a gap like you have there I tend to fill it for this exact reason it gives you more space from people trying to move out and gives you better visibility.

Still you live and learn. (Don't you?)

Claiming is worth a go, I'm not sure you will get anywhere, but if nothing else it'll make the driver aware and might make him look twice next time.
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[chris-red]

P.S. well done for making a youtube video the appropriate length for the content, it's a rare gift.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Hokum]

The roads were that annoying damp but not raining situation.

[CaNsA]

Is anyone else not seeing any indication form the van?

[Doovy]

[Rogerborg]

[Doovy]

[c_dug]

It seems like that slid way too easily, what's the front tyre?

Sliding aside, it doesn't look like you can make out the licence plate from that video, you'd probably have some luck through the MIB.

Not sure it'll actually be worth your time mind, my claim with the MIB is still going on over 2 years after the crash.
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[Hokum]

[Northern Monkey]

For the chances of success (minimal) I wouldn't risk the chance of having an accident recorded, with the associated premium hike.

If I was a betting man (and I am) I would chalk this one off to experience and suck up the cost
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[mentalboy]

C'mon BCF, I am much disappoint.

OP - Had the van not pulled that manoeuvre, were you planning on caning it into the back of the car in front instead? Traffic had obviously already slowed up as it has barely moved on after the downing.

Unlike Northern Monkey I am not a betting man and I'll eat one of my many stinky baseball caps if you get anything other than a snarky letter back from the van's insurance company.

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[mentalboy]

[Ariel Badger]

You could have saved that, I would be thinking about a new front tyre or some emergency braking practice.
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[Fisty]

Fuck this fucking "where there's a blame" culture.

You fucked up, nobody elses fault but your own. Poor obs, poor control, poor road positioning, poor show.
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[P.addy]

I'd attempt a claim however I'd probably have been more "in the left lane" than you were.

[ScaredyCat]

Why do you think someone else should pay for your mistake?
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[Rogerborg]

Why are you holding OP to a higher standard of driving than Vinny McVan?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

+1 to the chalk it up to experience club. Moral of the story? Ride into him next time.
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