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Old 03-01-16 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
^^^, +1, the late Tom Stormcrowe had a sticky post about not putting in any accident details, especially if there was going to be a court case. Because a litigator will pick up each and every post you have made about any accident, and they will happily use it against you. Don't think that a screen name will shield you, or that a law firm won't bother with looking for your internet activity, in depth.

Sorry about your accident, I hope that you recover completely and that you are able to return to cycling. Just don't jeopardize any possible litigation with something as small as a forum post.

Bill
As noted above, with the link:
LEGAL

Originally Posted by sleazyrider46
…Went to a bicycle attorney and found out what happened. I was doored by a guy who suddenly opened his drivers side door without looking.

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
Thanks for your story. As distressing as it is, others can learn from it.

… as advocated on a sticky on the Advocacy & Safety Forum, “****If You've Been Hit By A Motor Vehicle: ALL MEMBERS READ****”
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