Was nearly killed! Well, not really.

fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

This post is massively overdue. I was in an accident towards the end of February.
Basically, I was travelling along, around the 30mph mark. A car pulled out of a give way into my path. I tried to stop but there wasn't enough time and I went into the off side rear of his car. Me, the missus and bike went for a slide up the road. Resulting injuries, I broke 3 ribs and my right thumb. The missus had worse injuries and broke her elbow. The bike was trashed (bent forks, smashed plastic, broken controls, engine cover, etc)
We were collected by ambulance and enjoyed some gas and air. I'm out of cast now, the missus will be recovering for quite a while.
The insurance company valued the zzr (pre accident) at 1200 and let me keep it for £50! Nice. With help from a fellow bcf'er the bike is in bits awaiting a clean and ebay. (thanks Mr Fisty!)
Insurance is working on a payout for injuries, although I've been told this can take a while.
I've replaced my transport with a virago 535, although I've not riden it much yet and it hurts to use the front brake!

Anyway, I've done a paint diagram, enjoy.

https://cdn.bikechatforums.com/files/bike_crash.jpg

FJ

fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

somebody feel free to fix the picture.

Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Ouch, nasty business what with carrying a Passenger as well.

Hope you guys get a good lump sum out of it. The other party 100% liable yes?

GWS you 2
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fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

In my head I'm already spending the money! I don't think liablity is being disputed, as the TP insurance company paid an interim payment. I've collected nearly £200 worth of taxi receipts too! £6k!! that would be nice, the permanent bump on my thumb may be worth it.

Pillions...will I do it again? Not sure, I don't mind 'too' much if I crash, as long as no one else is hurt. But having a passenger is such a huge responsibility. I expected to be single after the crash, but she's been sound. It was her pushing me to get another bike!

oh, Paddy, did you want the front brake master cylinder?

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

I have now acquired a MC! Very Happy

Erm, I got £5000 for a broken thumb and write off GS500, bike was valued at £795.

I didn't claim for any sore neck, legs or anything...would have got more but wasn't worth it.

Obviously you'll get a fair figure from it. I spent a fair whack of mine the day I got it...go careful Laughing

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

sINCE YOU SEEM TO BE IN THE KNOW AND i THINK YOU HAVE SPOKEN ABOUT INSURANCEY STUFF BEFORE (opps caps) how much do you reckon I could be in for (if anything) for a smashed up foot, nothing broken but a trip to a&e and my foot looks like this.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/de1d6af8.jpg

Ta

Chris
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shereen · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2011 Karma :

[quote="chris-red"]sINCE YOU SEEM TO BE IN THE KNOW AND i THINK YOU HAVE SPOKEN ABOUT INSURANCEY STUFF BEFORE (opps caps) how much do you reckon I could be in for (if anything) for a smashed up foot, nothing broken but a trip to a&e and my foot looks like this.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/de1d6af8.jpg

Ta

Chris[/quote

You really need to stop posting this picture Sick

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Paulington · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Karma :

Good luck, I was pulled out on by some druggie twat in October 2009 and I'm going to court this year (hopefully!) to determine liability. Not seen a penny yet.

If there is any liability dispute, it will take years. If they admit liability, fantastic, but if they don't, prepare for a long 'un.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

It's lovely ain't it. It looks better when it is clean but I thought I would keep the gory pic for the insurance. Wink

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Awesome! I, mean, your missus. That's a keeper, buy her something nice with the payout. Wink

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[Saw the toe..left the thread]

Sick

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Incapacitated about 2 days and missed a day of work. I wasn't expecting loads but something would be nice. I'll bite there hand off at £500+ then I guess Thumbs Up

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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.

fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

Thanks for all your advice. I'm not going to hope for certain amount, however if I "win" enough for new set of wheels, and possibly put some cash into the holiday fund, I'll be satisfied.
I feel that the solicitors fee's and these payouts are the reason insurance is high, however, who wouldn't claim these days if they've been affected by injuries..?
So, any more estimates for my imaginary shopping list?? Broken thumb, 3 broken ribs and 6 weeks off work..

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

As a conclusion to this I decided to go directly through the other ladies insurance because it was easier. I got £1500 for my foot which is pretty good I think.

They offered £1250, I said something along the lines of, "They always say never accept there first offer, I've played it straight with you told the truth I'm going direct through you so you don't have to pay solicitors anything. I'm not lying and claiming for whiplash or anything exaggerated could you bump it up to £1500 as a gesture of goodwill" The guy said yes, Result!
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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.

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

Fucking hell i'm so sick of stumbling across that toe

PLEASE NO MORE.

gratz on the pay out Thumbs Up

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