A bright blinking front light will help--yes it looks very very dorky but safety is first when cycling--particularly when one went through a windshield once already!
Bad drivers come in all shape, size, age, religion, sex etc.
Motorcycles use bright front lights for a very good reason!
I am pleased that you are okay!
Fully agree, and that little front blinky seems to catch the eye of parked drivers about to open their doors as well. As uncool as it is, I've gone to front and rear blinkies on morning and evening rides, it just seems to help drivers pick you out of the background. Of course, I keep the mindset they are all out to kill me.
I also contributed to the 'Thank you for seeing me' campaign, for a little roadway karma.