Hit by a car...

Wouldn't it be argued that you were undertaking a car that was indicating?
Was there a bike lane?

I remember reading something about UK traffic law stating that you aren't meant to 'filter' along kerb.

Edit: I checked and only found something that recommends against it (not stating it is illegal):

http://www.survivalskills.clara.net/riding_skills_20.htm

It's a webpage for motorcyclists, but interesting nevertheless.