seafood

It's a shame about what happened and the driver was certainly at fault. The good bits are that there is a police report on file, the bike isn't too bad from the sound of it and that you're more or less unhurt. Given that you saw the doctor and nothing seems to be broken or torn, some residual pain is expected. Pain and stiffness can be particularly bad and increasing over the first couple of days in situations like this, especially when you "land on your feet". The energy of the impact is still what it is, but your survival instincts kicked in, but you paid for it with some high-energy absorption with your knees, ankles, and core muscles. It's okay. It'll pass. Just take it easy on yourself, keep inflamation down and check the bike thoroughly for broken, bent, or otherwise easy-to-miss damaged parts.

cycle_maven

Rear-enders are always the fault of the driver in the rear. Always. No exceptions.

Document all your expenses, make sure your medical insurance company has the driver's insurance info, because his rates are going up (100% at fault in an injury accident and your medical insurance co will get your expenses back from his auto insurance co). Get the bike repairs estimated and start a dialog with the drivers insurance company to get your expenses reimbursed and your bike fixed. It's good that you went to the doctor- that's a paper trail that shows you're not a scammer. Be reasonable, but defend your rights as the injured party.

noglider 

One legitimate exception is when the driver in front is traveling backwards.

ItsJustMe

Legally, yes, but consider the "swoop and squat" scam.

cycle_maven

My bad- You're right. Maybe I should have said rear enders when both parties are traveling forward.

What's a "swoop and squat"?

noglider 

My guess is when you cut someone off and then stop. That oughta be illegal, though it could be hard to prove.

illdoittomorrow

It's when a driver deliberately cuts in front of another car and then hits the brakes. The point is to do it quickly, and so close to the car in behind that its driver can't stop or swerve to avoid a collision. The offending car is usually full of passengers, all of whom will go to a corrupt doctor claiming whiplash, soft tissue injuries, etc. It's an insurance scam, and yes it's illegal.