16-08-13, 08:01 PM
Thanks guys, and yes I'd say I'm lucky under the circumstances. In many ways. Obviously bad things can happen at any time, but the advice, help and kind words I've had from all I've spoken to really offsets this by a long way. I'll try to address all the points raised here..
There was one independant witness who saw me "speed off round a corner" as the P.C. put it, then arrived at the scene after the crash. The driver in the merc must have stopped, and spoke to the officer on scene who later visited me in hospital at about 2-3 AM to ask me about what happened. So far I haven't remembered anything from the 4 hours between leaving work and waking in hospital, so I was unable to tell him much. All the information I could give him was speculation. He did admit though, that the evidence supported me being a sensible and careful rider. Well maintained machine with new rear tyre, all the right gear etc.
The current state of affairs regarding insurance, is that being TPFT only, I've been passed on to a claims company who are pursuing this claim with the third party insurers. They've given details and are awaiting a reply (up to 21 days I'm told) to see if they accept liability. I've been told to start valuating all damages (gear, expenses etc) so this can be passed on should they accept liability.
As I hit the passanger side door of the merc, and there were no skidmarks (on the road...) I'm assured it's quite likely that the third party will accept liability, but I can't assume this so am planning accordingly.
As far as I know, damage to the merc was the passanger side door. I couldn't say for sure, but I'd think it's not extensive.. as mercs are built like tanks aren't they?
After spending days scouring the interwebs and visiting a couple of dealers looking for bikes, all I'd managed to find until recently were tatty high mileage older bikes that made me cringe. To explain, I've been saving for a flat deposit as I wanted to have my own space. These savings are what I have for a bike, and I need transport for work.
Then yesterday Dan sends me a text about a post here from devilsyam selling a fazer thou. Great I replied, but where is it? I think it's near scotland he says. Right. How am I supposed to get a bike back from Scotland? It'd take ages, and bearing in mind I've just had an off... But I then find out he's in Bristol! So all being well, I'm hoping to be back on the road very soon! And not on some tatty make-do bike that I don't even know if it's temporary, but on another Fazer thou no less!
Have to say my first impression when I had a little go on a friend's Fazer, wasn't the best. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. But since owning it, it's really grown on me. I made that bike my own and did a lot of work on it, albeit mostly cosmetic.
So thanks to all you well wishers! Things are starting to look up.
There was one independant witness who saw me "speed off round a corner" as the P.C. put it, then arrived at the scene after the crash. The driver in the merc must have stopped, and spoke to the officer on scene who later visited me in hospital at about 2-3 AM to ask me about what happened. So far I haven't remembered anything from the 4 hours between leaving work and waking in hospital, so I was unable to tell him much. All the information I could give him was speculation. He did admit though, that the evidence supported me being a sensible and careful rider. Well maintained machine with new rear tyre, all the right gear etc.
The current state of affairs regarding insurance, is that being TPFT only, I've been passed on to a claims company who are pursuing this claim with the third party insurers. They've given details and are awaiting a reply (up to 21 days I'm told) to see if they accept liability. I've been told to start valuating all damages (gear, expenses etc) so this can be passed on should they accept liability.
As I hit the passanger side door of the merc, and there were no skidmarks (on the road...) I'm assured it's quite likely that the third party will accept liability, but I can't assume this so am planning accordingly.
As far as I know, damage to the merc was the passanger side door. I couldn't say for sure, but I'd think it's not extensive.. as mercs are built like tanks aren't they?
After spending days scouring the interwebs and visiting a couple of dealers looking for bikes, all I'd managed to find until recently were tatty high mileage older bikes that made me cringe. To explain, I've been saving for a flat deposit as I wanted to have my own space. These savings are what I have for a bike, and I need transport for work.
Then yesterday Dan sends me a text about a post here from devilsyam selling a fazer thou. Great I replied, but where is it? I think it's near scotland he says. Right. How am I supposed to get a bike back from Scotland? It'd take ages, and bearing in mind I've just had an off... But I then find out he's in Bristol! So all being well, I'm hoping to be back on the road very soon! And not on some tatty make-do bike that I don't even know if it's temporary, but on another Fazer thou no less!
Have to say my first impression when I had a little go on a friend's Fazer, wasn't the best. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. But since owning it, it's really grown on me. I made that bike my own and did a lot of work on it, albeit mostly cosmetic.
So thanks to all you well wishers! Things are starting to look up.
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