How should I have behaved in an accident?

Question

I was bicyling along on my mamachari (mid-age woman's bicycle) when about 12 meters ahead, I began to notice a van beginning to reverse into a side road. We were both on the left side of the road. I could not swing out hearing cars coming on behind so I braked hard, bruising a left rib against a handlebar and crashing to the road scrapping raw an elbow and knee. I was going maybe 15km / hour . It was not a sports bike but an old wives' bicycle. I limped home 5 minutes. Hubby called the police who questioned the driver and neighbors for 4 hours. Eyewitnesses couldn't say they were paying any attention to what was happening. Cars reversing should consider cyclists but the van driver, a workman was in a hurry. I shouldn't breeze along but proceed with slow caution? Superficial injuries shouldn't involve the police?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would of had a word with him.. and if I didn't like his response possibly involve the police.

Answer 3

How you react is completly up to you.

But a good rule to remember is when you have been hurt you don't always know how bad til later.

Answer 4

You should have lain (and close your eyes) on the road. This will get their attention.

Answer 5

Did the police interview the guy standing at the side of the road holding the score card that read, "9.6" ?

Answer 6

unless he hit you he is not liable for your injuries. as you caused them yourself.  not his fault that when you hit the brakes on your bike you couldnt control it and did a face plant on the road. just because you assume he didnt see you. dont mean  he didnt see you. and yes on  a bike on a road you need to be more aware of your suroundings. and the cops wont do nothing about this and you dont have a leg to stand on  trying to get him  to cover your injuries. you caused it not him.

Answer 7

No one hit you so leave it alone and count your blessings.

Answer 8

I dont think the police should be involved because you werenot hurt, atleast not severely.

Answer 9

Behave like you're dying.  Scream and cry.  Demand an ambulance and a good personal injury attorney.

Answer 10

Did the vehicle hit you? If it did you have a case. If it didn't go to his house in the middle of the night and slash his tires. Insurance does not usually cover tires because of owners doing it themselves to get a new set. I hope this works for you!