Hit by car, no police, no ticket

[Crankin]

This seems just wrong. Police do respond here, but I worry that because people call them for things that are so stupid, that one day, they may not...

[Sky King]

Thanks for all the validation, Still no news on the "policy" of the police. I will report she is doing fine. Sore and bruised but has the bike "working" and able to ride. The good news is the woman's insurance company has been over the top helpful. Will pay for any and all repairs on her bike and are giving her some $ for "pain and suffering" - I know that is a CYA move but still a nice move.
Now to find a trusted mechanic in Portland - ANYONE??? The last one she went to was just so so.

[smilingcat]

I live near Portland. This story is just crazy!! I'm bringing this up to BTA (Bike Transportation Alliance). See if we can raise the awareness level. One sad things is that Portland police are well still operating as though it was 40-60 years ago.

She should also call BTA and ask around and to bring up the incident.

Thank goodness she wasn't too badly injured. can never be safe enough.

[radacrider]

Thanks for all the validation, Still no news on the "policy" of the police. I will report she is doing fine. Sore and bruised but has the bike "working" and able to ride. The good news is the woman's insurance company has been over the top helpful. Will pay for any and all repairs on her bike and are giving her some $ for "pain and suffering" - I know that is a CYA move but still a nice move.
Now to find a trusted mechanic in Portland - ANYONE??? The last one she went to was just so so.

So sorry to hear about this accident and lack of police response. I have heard to at least respond with "Not sure" if you are asked when calling in on an accident. Always better to be safe. Accident shock can really hide injuries needing immediate attention like concussions.

In terms of repair, depending on schedules, Rolling Wrench http://rolling-wrench.com/ will come to where you are. We had them in for a bike clinic at work. Of course, depends on the extent of work needed, but he is a full service, by bike, business.

Quick healing to your daughter.

Paula

[Irulan]

... and don't settle too soon. She's under no obligation to finalize a settlement for some time. I don't know what OR law is, but I think I had two years to settle here in WA. The other person's insurance would like you to think otherwise I'm sure. Their job is to pay out as little money as possible. I'm referencing injuries, not bike damage. Soft tissue stuff can take a while to either manifest or heal.

[Eden]

and don't assume because the injury seems minor that it won't be an ongoing problem... I still have problems with my ankle from 5 years ago and at the time I was barely aware that I'd injured it

[OakLeaf]

+1 to all of that ... still having a lot of trouble from the fall 14 months ago after which I brushed myself off and finished the interval on pace ...

So definitely don't take or sign anything for at least a couple of weeks, or if there's ANY question at all.