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Thanks Oliver.
Having spoken to the police just now, at least I know where it happened and have the crime number. Hopefully they might be able to find the driver as the witnesses might have a partial or whole registration.
I’ll wait to hear from the officer who found me and hopefully they can fill in some more of the blanks, before I speak to a solicitor.
Really appreciate the helpful responses, I’ve been knocked off through no fault of my own before but it’s tricky to deal with it when you have no idea what actually happened.
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It all sounds terrible, e.g. not even being able to remember where it happened. You could also get in touch with RoadPeace, who offer victim support--just talking to someone can help.
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Sorry to hear of your accident and I hope they find the driver so they can be held to account!
I've used CAMS in my first accident when someone opened car door on me. They were okay, but are middleman between claimant and the solicitors so didn't add much. They do offer to pay for the repair or replacement of bike damaged in the accident immediately, with the cost added to the claim and recovered later on. I elected to take the value of the repair rather than have the work done through CAMs as this worked out as a better deal, but I hear they are quick to repair or replace bike if they take the claim on.
I spoke with several online solicitors for my second accident claim and chose these guys after numerous conversations on phone with various companies. They were the only outfit where a qualified person took my call to answer my questions, whereas all the others have sales people take enquiries and do any 'onboarding'.
Doug Conaty
D.Conaty@gcoffey.co.uk
Litigation Manager
Graham Coffey and Co Solicitors
Manchester One, Suite 8B, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LD
Tel: 0161 200 2970 | Fax: 0161 200 2466
Web: http://www.gcoffey.co.ukI am always very hesitant to recommend anything to anyone, but would definitely recommend Doug and G. Coffey based on my experience with them, and their performance when compared to other bike claim solicitor.
They have done a great job so far in getting payment for bike, equipment, as well as on account payment for injuries while the thing plays out.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Oliver Schick
QuantitySurveyor
I don't think we have a single forum recommended solicitor any more, but the firms that hold the contracts with the big cycling organisations all get good reviews, e.g. Leigh Day with the CTC. You absolutely should instruct one.
Here's hoping that the police are good and find the driver, especially as with your injuries you're entitled to compensation. Good luck and heal up well!