Got hit by a mailman
02-02-06 | 03:07 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Wake Up America!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: San Leandro, CA
Bikes: Bridgestone MB-1, Expert Dave Scott, Balance MTB
Got hit by a mailman
I was about to cross the street and the mail lady saw me, she was making a right turn... I get infront of the truck and she hits the gas and i get pinned into the ground and her truck. I felt fine and my bike was fine so I left... I get to work and then i notice a big scrape on my arm, and my shoulder is a little sore. I called the post office to see if i could get her number, they said she had reported it, and "i left the scene of the accident which is illegal" now cops are going to be involved.... I'll see what they have to say. I dont know if I can do anything about it, like sue them.. I really dont want any trouble, or sue them unless I can get $1,000,000.
02-02-06 | 03:10 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Custom Holland Ti road bike, Custom track bike I traded a painting for.
whatever happens just be thankful you're ok.
__________________
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
02-02-06 | 03:12 PM
#3
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 15,762
Likes: 5
From: NYC
Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
Probably thought you were a messenger. There's only 1 company allowed to deliver in this town and that's not you. You're out.
02-02-06 | 03:13 PM
#4
likes avocadoes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,125
Likes: 1
From: oakland, ca
Bikes: heh, like that info would fit here...
They're insured up the ***. If she's determined at fault, their insurance will settle pretty fast. Get yourself patched up. Get a new bike. Their union is strong. She'll be put on admin duty for a while getting paid to do office work. Who knows, if she gets in enough accidents, she may make postmaster (this is how another bay area USPS employee got their job, but shhhh...it's a secret.) Maybe you can just get USPS to give you an old trek5900 they've got lying around.
02-02-06 | 03:14 PM
#5
Back to being a Clyde....
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,544
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara
Bikes: Giant OCR1(specialized carbon seatpost,Terry Fly sadle, Syntace C2): Leader TT frame, Easton EC70fork, Aerolite bars, nashbar bullhorn, Titan Wheels: Fuji Track Pro(2003)
What kind of intersection was this? "I was getting ready to cross the street and she was making a right turn.."
Were you riding your bike in the crosswalk/on the sidewalk? Going the wrong way down the street?
Where you riding drunk again?
Were you riding your bike in the crosswalk/on the sidewalk? Going the wrong way down the street?
Where you riding drunk again?
02-02-06 | 03:39 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Wake Up America!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: San Leandro, CA
Bikes: Bridgestone MB-1, Expert Dave Scott, Balance MTB
Were you riding your bike in the crosswalk/on the sidewalk? Going the wrong way down the street?
I was going against traffic on the sidewalk because my work is on that side, since I was like a block away from work. It was a T intersection.
I was going against traffic on the sidewalk because my work is on that side, since I was like a block away from work. It was a T intersection.
02-02-06 | 05:41 PM
#10
Thread Starter
Wake Up America!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: San Leandro, CA
Bikes: Bridgestone MB-1, Expert Dave Scott, Balance MTB
Now the cop said its my fault because i was riding against traffic on the sidewalk. So if im driving a car and saw someone riding at me I can hit them and be ok.
02-02-06 | 06:48 PM
#13
or tarckeemoon, depending
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,017
Likes: 2
From: the pesto of cities
Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer
Originally Posted by r-dub
They're insured up the ***. If she's determined at fault, their insurance will settle pretty fast. Get yourself patched up. Get a new bike. Their union is strong. She'll be put on admin duty for a while getting paid to do office work. Who knows, if she gets in enough accidents, she may make postmaster (this is how another bay area USPS employee got their job, but shhhh...it's a secret.) Maybe you can just get USPS to give you an old trek5900 they've got lying around.
02-02-06 | 06:55 PM
#15
Prefers Aluminum
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 2
From: Honolulu
Bikes: Wife: Trek 5200, C'dale Rush Feminine, Vitus 979 Me: Felt S25, Cervelo Soloist, C'dale Killer V500, Miyata Pro (fixie)
You're lucky she didn't get out of her truck and shoot you.
02-02-06 | 07:33 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Wake Up America!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: San Leandro, CA
Bikes: Bridgestone MB-1, Expert Dave Scott, Balance MTB
Originally Posted by Sprocket Man
You're lucky she didn't get out of her truck and shoot you.
thats why i took off so quick.
02-02-06 | 07:50 PM
#17
poser/hipster/whatever
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 994
Likes: 0
From: milwaukee, philly, and back, minneapolis in july
Bikes: d/a allez -trek t1
that totally is your fault. i mean, i'm glad you're ok, but stay off the sidewalk. on second thought, do what makes sense, but be careful doing it. i know i'm on the sidewalk at every stop, but if get hit being a bonehead, i'm not gonna get mad. but then again, you don't sound mad. so, all's well that ends well and good luck.
-jason
-jason
02-03-06 | 08:29 AM
#18
jack of one or two trades
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,640
Likes: 0
From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
Originally Posted by matt_savvy
sidewalks are for people, not for bikes.
02-03-06 | 08:45 AM
#19
One speed: FAST !
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,375
Likes: 0
From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
Bikes: Ebay Bikes... =)
Glad to hear you made it, thats what really matters... considering that you have not lost any time @ work, or sustained any injuries to your body that may possibly hamper your future work capabilities or mental state, you really have almost no damages to claim? Of course, some slick lawyer may disagree with me on this one ! LOL
I've had 2 many close calls one the sidewalk, and just about as many on the road ... but it seems like the sidewalk near-misses were always more dangerous to me !
+ I am much faster on the road than the sidewalk...
I've had 2 many close calls one the sidewalk, and just about as many on the road ... but it seems like the sidewalk near-misses were always more dangerous to me !
+ I am much faster on the road than the sidewalk...
02-03-06 | 08:58 AM
#20
i am sure that i hate you
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,230
Likes: 0
From: 703
Bikes: 'Cha-ruzu Fosuta Orusan Kein' Fuji Track (2005), Schwinn Tank MTB (?), Fuji Royale (1979)
Originally Posted by helvetica
Now the cop said its my fault because i was riding against traffic on the sidewalk. So if im driving a car and saw someone riding at me I can hit them and be ok.
__________________
putting the pi back in pirate!
putting the pi back in pirate!
It’s an upstanding member of the solar system
Apply the laws of earth and make it a victim
Of Proposition 187
Apply the laws of earth and make it a victim
Of Proposition 187
02-03-06 | 11:21 AM
#23
Back to being a Clyde....
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,544
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara
Bikes: Giant OCR1(specialized carbon seatpost,Terry Fly sadle, Syntace C2): Leader TT frame, Easton EC70fork, Aerolite bars, nashbar bullhorn, Titan Wheels: Fuji Track Pro(2003)
I hope she does not go after you for "mental anguish" or some other frivolous lawsuit.
1) You left the scene
2) The Police said you were in the wrong
3) You already have a DUI ticket on your bike
Could look ugly in a court...
1) You left the scene
2) The Police said you were in the wrong
3) You already have a DUI ticket on your bike
Could look ugly in a court...