Accident - Need some advice R.E. Aftermath

[Craggles]

Hi,

Just got in. Had another spill (2nd in 2 months). Not sure if I'm getting back on the bike again, but thats for me to decide and perhaps another thread!

This time, it involved another vehicle. I hit the side of a VW Passat (company car). I believe the driver pulled out on me.

It occurred at a X-Road without any give way markings, with 2 of the four exits leading down one-way streets. I approached from a dead end (i.e. not an expected route to a driver used to the route).

I checked right, then left and saw no moving vehicles. I was travelling at no more than 20mph. I continued straight across when the black passat pulled across my path. I hit the front side of the vehicle. When the vehicle stopped, there was also damage to the passenger doors. The front of my bike was only slightly damaged (Fairing, Extended Screen - possible other damage) and I was unhurt (aside from a brused leg).

Exchanging details, the driver stated that she had right of way as you should give way to the right. This is only valid had the junction been a roundabout, and reinforces that she was not paying attention to the road (a vehicle could only have come mine or her direction onto that junction).

Two witnesses gave the other driver their cards, however did not give me the details.

I was wearing full protective textile gear, inc. Hi-Vis Vest and had my headlamp on. The road was damp.

I'm not after opinions as to whose fault it was. I'm asking what I need to do now.

The bike is currently at the recording studio I was visiting, It's parked off-road but can't stay there for too long.

I believe I need to report the accident to the police. I'm insured TPFT, do I need to contact my insurance company, or get straight onto the legal protection side of the company? Are they likley to collect the bike for me, or do I need to arrange that?

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers,

Craig
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[Kickstart]

Hi

You don't need to report it to the police unless anyone was injured. Time to get the insurance companies involved.

All the best

Keith
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[paulthewitt]

call the insurance and report it. it may go against you due to witnesses (sounds like car driving sheep looking after their own). and inform the police. thats your duty done.

the insurance will ask if you feel you were at fault. from your post, this answer is clearly no. it may be work taking some pics of the area it happened and drawing a sketch of what happened from your perspective whilst your mind is fresh.

good luck
Paul

[Craggles]

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One thing I've learned from being hit by a car is call the police straightaway and get witnesses names and numbers immediately after the event.

That's what I did and it served me well - it left the bloke with no chance of worming his way out of it. It even went as far as court where he pleaded not guilty to careless driving - and lost.

This was because I had witnesses and police reports etc.

[Simple]