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I just got a call back and have been told it is being treated as a personal injury case. The driver will receive a letter and that I should contact a solicitor. I just spoke to an injury claim solicitors who said unfortunately they can't take on the claim but are providing me with a list of services that may help. It doesnt surprise me as the injury was later in the day after I had adjusted the bike.
A bit annoying that it is now dropped by the police as a criminal offence case but I do understand there is no evidence for them to pursue it.
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Would a report full of peoples experiences like this, sent to the right person, help make changes to how cyclists are protected? Maybe something like that has been done, i don't know. I have no idea how this isn't just going to get more frequent with the lack of interest from the met and an increasing hostility towards each other on the road.
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Wow that sounds pretty shit. I've had a few incidents where drivers have started turning into me trying to intimidate me during altercations and one time an angry guy on a moped chase me down portobello road while trying to grab me. Always terrifying.
Oh, and one time on Camden Road a drivers partner started screaming at me which led to an exchange of words which then led to the driver getting out with a knuckle duster hidden behind his back. I saw it and with the help of adrenaline, I told him to put it away and that he wasn't going to use it. Thankfully he put it away. He was shaky AF and we both knew he wouldn't use it. He had 2 kids in the back of his car. I use to just stand my ground but after all of this, I don't think they are all bluffing.
I'm glad you are ok and I hope the footage you have helps your case. I'm definitely investing in cameras when I am back on the bike.
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Thought I would give a quick update on this.
So it took me a while to report it but I did get round to doing an online report. I gave all details, times, dates etc. The form is not great and I would of preffered to speak to an officer before but as they didn't really help at the time, the form was the next option.
I received a call today from an officer who firstly started to question me about the date of the incident while sounding a bit annoyed. I explained that I had an inury and admittedly have been slow at reporting but felt it was important to report it incase the driver was a danger to more people.
For the whole call the officers tone was very much, this is routine and not worth their time but they have to make the call before they bury it. The officer ended with she doesn't know what route they will go down but they will be in touch. We can all make our own conclusion on that one I think. It felt like she really had no interest which didnt surprise me and definitely confirms why a few of us have doubts about reporting this kind of incident.
I hope the driver has reflected and doesn't act like an aggressive arsehole towards other cyclists because I'm sure he is now aware that he can get away with it. Maybe the met will surprise me but I doubt it.
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