I got the bike back today - front wheel is twisted, and the handlebars got knocked 90 degrees. Brake calipers are bent, fender mount is broken. I can't tell if the fork is damaged yet - it's a steel Project 2 Kona fork, so it's pretty beefy.

I'm sure that any frame warranty will be voided in the event of a crash, so I'll likely be moving components over to a new frame at a minimum.


I've asked a couple of lawyer friends about what I should do, and both recommended talking to a PI lawyer once I get the accident report. Having had spinal surgery / fusion 4 years ago, I don't want something turning up 2-3 years from now that's related to this accident. The bike is the least part of this situation. Since the driver was from Pennsylvania, one laywer recommended filing in that state, since laws are much for favorable for plaintiffs than in Virginia.

So, I will be talking with an attorney to see what my options are.