Damn!

Sorry about that... I had an accident in college when I was on my bike. I was a sitting duck at an intersection, and a pickup truck that was turning hit me straight on. I just remember waking up on the ground and they had to force me to stay on the ground because I was on my way to register for class. Funny thing- reading your story, I realize I never retrieved my bike after the accident! I have no idea what happened to it. I was banged up for a while, and I had some short term memory loss, but I was ok. I'm sure with some rest and light rehab, you'll be back on your feet in no time!

For sure, if you get a check in the mail, do make sure you see an attorney (courtesy of the driver who hit you, of course) and make sure all your expenses are covered. You never know how long you'll be doing rehab, or if you'll end up with some nagging lower back pain that just won't go away, blunt force trauma, anurysms, etc. etc... When I worked in a law firm, they used to tell clients not to cash a check, because that would signal to the defendant that the case was settled. Don't sign anything either- shuttle it over to an attorney and let them look through the paperwork. I know some people find going to attorneys distasteful, but I really do think if an insurance company feels like they can rip you, they will. There is also an issue of time off work, pain and suffering, etc. All these things must be paid for- I bet when she finishes paying for that, the mythical blind spot she claims she had will magically disappear. And hopefully, people will learn from this story, and they will be more likely to look for a cyclist before changing lanes.

Good luck with your recovery and keep us informed on what's going on with you.

Koffee