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@splat
I got knocked off on Hammersmith roundabout on Tuesday morning
A taxi pulled right across in front of me from the next lane to pull into an office forecourt
I had nowhere to go as I was faced with a wall of black steel but managed to slightly swerve, brake and go over the handlebars rather than under the taxi wheels
As I lay in the road shouting the F word as loud and repeatedly as I could , the passengers calmly got out and walked into their office !
However, lots of very kind people rushed to help and ambulance and police were great
no serious damage to me other than a nasty gouge in my chest from the metal tag of the zipper on my santini jersey ( will go far plastic next time!)
It was caught in cctv and I have a witness as the driver behind me had a front seat view
I need some bike repairs ( and a new jersey as the zipper broke!)
However - driver says he wants me not to claim through his company in case he loses his job
Is it sensible for me to try to settle with him direct ?
I've been knocked off twice before in last few years - and always underestimate how it takes a few days to feel fine again - even with minor physical injuries .
Annoying !