I just reread my post. Let me clarify: I have been racking my brain to figure out what had happened that she is so convinced that she is not entirely at fault (tho she admitted that "technically", "legally" she's at fault, in fact she showed her intention & therefore I should have checked my speed.) It occurs to me that the acceleration may be the key. My bike struck her front wheel b/c she was surprised & slammed her brakes stopping halfway in my lane. BUT...I think I still could/would have hit her if I hadn't accelerated.
And no, again, I didn't have a stopsign.