Got rear-ended by a cab (minor)

[PamNY]

I was stopped in traffic and just coming off the bike today when a cab bumped me. It was a minor bump -- he was letting a passenger out, and I think his foot just slipped on the brake. Still, it was enough to knock me off the bike and I have two lovely skinned knees.

I don't think he realized he'd hit me, and he just drove away when I told him. I didn't have time to report it but I got his medallion number so I may check on what I can do after the fact. Note to self: add pen and paper to bike bag. I had to call a friend to write down the medallion number and location.

I've never been hit by a car before, and I wondered if I'd feel nervous coming home, but I didn't.

ETA: I was wearing tights which I normally don't, but I really felt like it protected my knees. If I'd been wearing my usual woven nylon, loose capris, I think there would be no skin left on my knees. Is this a reasonable supposition?

Pam