2009-11-06 - Rider Down, Tooley Street

That's why we need the law change that was proposed earlier this year. Cars and so on automatically at fault unless proven otherwise.

So the stationary truck is at fault here? No. This proposed law is dumb.

Heal up soon MG, with hindsight you probably wanted to hit the ped but you're natural unavoidable instinct will always be to avoid 'em! I don't reckon you'll get any kind of compo for this, I hope the bike ain't too fucked..

Shit!
Looks painfull, hope you get well soon!
Stupid little fuck who walked into the bloody road!

I hate that crossing!
Hope you're ok Festus

Damn Festus, glad to hear you haven't got worse injuries.

festus, that sucks. hope you're ok and there is a way to get compensation. xx

as a small blond, i do have a problem with jaywalking peds. they seem to see me, think 'oh, she's small and a girl, therefore probably slow. i'll just nip out, lots of time, la la la'. and splat.

not saying you are, but i need to work on looking scarier.

So the stationary truck is at fault here? No. This proposed law is dumb.

That's your opinion ... I think a law like this would prevent people from always assuming the cyclist is at fault. From what I remember it works well in Germany. Maybe it would prevent people from taking risks when overtaking etc as well? Or it wouldn't be so easy for lorry drivers to say "I didn't see him"?
Just a thought!

Had I been a svelte blonde would I have suffered this kind of treatment? AND SOME OF YOU WONDER WHY SOME OF MY PEOPLES HAVE "chip on their fucking shoulders?"

Festus hope your on the mend. That is one shitty situation, and to be honest I think that if you were a blond lady from hamstead you would have had completely different reaction from everyone at the scene, and that I find really disgusting!

I've hit a pedestrian on that stretch of road, eccoing others, it is inevitable to happen when there is a high density of people at busy junction. I'm just glad you have come out the other side petty much intact, face-planting into a van could have ended a lot worse. And for that we are all grateful.

Dude!! Thats shit news but glad to hear that you dont have any lasting injuries. If you need anyone to have a look at your bike I'm at work on Monday, pop by and I'll have a look for you.

Sorry to hear about this shit mate. Glad you're ok at least!

Presumably a school trip would be well insured including 3rd party risks so there is a route there for recompense, albeit probably long winded and not worth the ag unless a substantial sum is involved.
Unfortunately the truck owners could in theory claim off you as you caused the damage to their vehicle. Hopefully this will not happen.

Glad you walked away from it though.

man, that is rubbish. hope you and your bike are not too badly messed up.

Yeah for someone who'd hit a truck with their face you looked rather dashing last night.

Yes

which reminds me my ctc is up for renewal.

sorry to hear about this festus. get well soon and i hope you get a happy ending.

They have a saying in Aus. If you think you're going to hit something speed up... Germans are softer than glass I think. Glad you OK.

heal up soon man.

Thanks all. I think I've chilled a little.

@ Hillbilly: that sounds great I just want confirmation that my head tube is ok and ready to be re-burred. Which branch are you in?

@ Pickle: Who you calling PETTY??

@Katie: You were out last night?

Gonna look into that school trip's insurance assuming the police have their details.

I think he works at the Brixton branch of Brixton Cycles, are you sure your head is ok?

Oh Fes, just read this - hope your bonce is as hard as it looks
what a bunch of utter cunts
Having lived on Tooley st for a large chunk of my life - the ped/tourist situation is scary. I avoid it these days.
Heal up soon, and big special hugs coming your way soon.

I am glad you are still in one piece Festus.

Shit! It could happen to any of us - every time I cycle to SE drinks I have to face these idiots crossing on the red light :-/

Hope you alright, Festus? I'm really feeling for ya, as I hate when you feel helpless even if you are in the right.

sorry to hear about this multi, hope you heal up soon.

Festus - claim against the kid and his teacher/school. Although the police won't do anything, you can. He will have liability travel insurance. I can recommend a lawyer if you want. Russell Jones & Walker have a specialist cyclist unit. I will PM details.

Glad you are not too badly hurt. Take care and avoid South London.

Festus.. mad header! Ever consider playing football?

I hope you get some justice (and cash) out of that kid and it goes a little way to calming you down post a fucking shit experience.