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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Seems crazy that you got to a bank and got a lawyer so fast. But it's stuff like this that convinced me to not ride on the sidewalk, even though it's legal where I live. Drivers just don't see you.

When a lady hit my brother doing the same thing (except we saw her not look in our direction) his bike was messed up but she just left and we were kids so we didn't know to do anything different.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.

Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.

I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.

I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.

I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.

Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.

I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.

It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.

I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.

Edit: grammar

[-] [email protected] 1 points 20 hours ago

This detail is way more sympathetic than your first account.

Don't be too surprised people didn't like you running into a cyclist and paying them off.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 20 hours ago

Yeah it's completely valid once I reread my inital comment. I was running errands nonstop and did get why people were so upset.

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