BIKEPGH MESSAGE BOARD ARCHIVE

doesn't matter if there is a bike lane or not. you have the right to a full lane if you need it. its the driver's job to not run you over, not your job to stay out of the way.

That's terrible. Glad you are both ok. Bike lane or not a driver can't use that as an excuse for hitting you.

Irrespect of sharrows, cautionary signage or your speed, any vehicle, motorized or otherwise, must exercise caution when overtaking or intersecting the path of another vehicle, motorized or otherwise.

yuck,

I'm glad you are both ok.

You both have the right to the road, this motorist was both ignorant and dangerous.

As has been remarked before, if you are pursuing a claim about the accident you should probably refrain from making any statements on here until you are in the clear to do so.

+1 on not posting details on here until the claim is said and done, not that we don't want to be supportive or provide help, but a decent lawyer or keeping the insurance/motorist honest is tricky when things can't go unsaid. and hopefully the paperwork includes filing police report.

VERY glad you and the lil' one are ok.

How does one post to the map? I'd suggest that you post an accident to the accident map, but I don't know how to do that.

wow, that sucks, glad you're "relatively" ok and hope that really means "ok" and not "messed up".

i definitely echo the "don't post details" sentiment (probably including not posting to the accident map) until everything is resolved. call a lawyer and maybe call the police. bike lane, sharrows, etc are completely immaterial.

Sorry to hear this. My wife is often out with my little one in a trailer... this is my worst nightmare. Glad everyone is relatively OK.

+1 on all of the above advice. I'm also glad neither of you are seriously hurt.

p.s.- don't hesitate to ask non-accident bike questions; this board is a great community.

Must have been scary. I'm glad you're both okay and I hope everything goes well.

How does one post to the map? I'd suggest that you post an accident to the accident map, but I don't know how to do that.

yeah we need to fix that. in fact, i thought we did, but...well...i just need to follow up.

sorry.

It's very chilling to hear of your accident. I have been riding with mine on the bike since my oldest was big enough for it, both in the trailer and in the seat. I'm sure I've probably taken for granted that because I hadn't had an accident (yet), that we were completely safe. This is a reminder to double-down on the caution and be as careful as I can, although I'm sure you were doing the same.

I'm really glad to hear you both survived it in good condition. I hope this won't cause fear or anxiety to linger for your little one (or yourself). I'm looking forward to hearing more about what happened when your legal/insurance issues settle.

(BTW, was this covered in either newspaper?)

Not that I know of.

I would recommend documenting anythign and everything. record names and times of everyone you talk to and what was said. No such thing as too much documentation. If you haven't and even if you think it is minor, get checked out by a doctor. You dont want something creeping up down the road and not being able to get compensated.

I would recommend writing up your own version of the events.. what led up to it, how things happened on scene, behavior of those involved, anything you can think of and recall, on paper.. mail a copy to your insurance, yourself and a lawyer if you have one.

If you feel you are being played, definitely retain a lawyer.. I know there are people that have used Reisman with good luck. http://gelmanreisman.com/bikepage.html

Never admit fault or anything and good luck.

Wow... glad to hear everyone's fine, but that must have been scary

+1 netviln and TheLivingTed

Document the hell out of everything, and tell us nothing until all the legal stuff is decided. Anything you say here can and will be used against you.