Originally Posted by
Sprout97
1) Primarily, stick to what the experts said in the link you provided:
ie:
Obviously, crashes are uncontrolled events and it is not easy to guess what loading was applied to a component by the speed or violence of the crash. After any crash it is important to thoroughly inspect the frame and components for visible cracks, dents, and bends. An Alpha Q fork that has been damaged (usually evident as a crack) should be replaced.
–Bert Hull
True Temper Sports
2) If still not satisfied/comfortable, call
WoundUp to see if they would feasibly certify the fork or at least provide their usability assessment.
3) If still not satisfied/comfortable, simply buy another fork and try charging it to the responsible party. $500 might be good insurance against possible fork failure due to the collision. Perhaps WoundUp might offer you a special crash replacement price too... ask.