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wheel_house
09-18-09, 01:53 PM
Hi all,

I was smacked by an MBTA maintenance truck in Cambridge, MA last night coming home from work. I was totally in the right, all their fault. This guy did not see me turned left into my path and whammo! A seperated shoulder and destroyed the front end of my Merckx. Any recomendations for next steps? I have a police report and am filing a claim with the T. I am a bit weary of dealing with a public entitiy like the "T". I feel like it will be a long time 'till I see a dime for the damages to my bike. Should I get a lawyer?

Thanks,
MB

atbman
09-18-09, 02:24 PM
Get a lawyer

Get a lawyer

Get a lawyer

And, by the way, Get a lawyer
genec
09-18-09, 03:40 PM
Get a lawyer.

Did anyone else recommend this yet?

cudak888
09-18-09, 03:48 PM
Did anyone else recommend this yet?

No. Get a lawyer.

-Kurt
wheel_house
09-18-09, 05:07 PM
Any recommendations in the Boston area?
TVS_SS
09-18-09, 05:37 PM
Any recommendations in the Boston area?

yes, get a lawyer from the boston area.
cudak888
09-18-09, 07:07 PM
yes, get a lawyer from the boston area.

You mean "Get ah lawyah from tha Bahston haria."

-Kurt
wheel_house
09-18-09, 07:25 PM
Great advice... thanks
formerbrit
09-18-09, 07:27 PM
Hire a lawyer. A smart, mean, nasty, hungry and honest lawyer. I know they are out there because I am married to one.
SeattleShaun
09-18-09, 10:32 PM
Start with the venerable firm of Dewey Chetham and Howe....
Chris516
09-19-09, 04:55 AM
Hi all,

I was smacked by an MBTA maintenance truck in Cambridge, MA last night coming home from work. I was totally in the right, all their fault. This guy did not see me turned left into my path and whammo! A separated shoulder and destroyed the front end of my Merckx. Any recommendations for next steps? I have a police report and am filing a claim with the T. I am a bit weary of dealing with a public entity like the "T". I feel like it will be a long time 'till I see a dime for the damages to my bike. Should I get a lawyer?

Thanks,
MB

While I have never had to take on the local transit system, I did take on the county's DOT. I didn't do it with a lawyer, I did it with my digital camera.

Now, Noting the details you provided, you need to push the MBTA to reimburse you. Don't let it drop.

I don't mean, to go into the MBTA an threaten them. I mean, with the proof you have, you shouldn't need a lawyer.
apacherider
09-19-09, 02:28 PM
Lawyer up!

Sometimes you can handle accidents by yourself. Not in this situation. Get a lawyer. Shop around a little, find one that handles bike accidents.

You will need a new bike too.
Metaluna
09-19-09, 02:43 PM
You mean "Get ah lawyah from tha Bahston haria."

-Kurt

And make sure he's a wicked good lawyah.